by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Hofstra University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $12,582 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,360. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at Hofstra University spent approximately $23,182 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Hofstra University.Expense On Campus Off Campus Room and Board $20,132 $28,347 — Housing $12,582 — Meals $6,360 Other Living Expenses $2,050 $2,772 Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000 Total $23,182 $32,119
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $98,011 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Hofstra University.Year Room & Board Three Years Ago $18,697 Two Years Ago $19,218 One Year Ago $19,770 Most Recent Year (2026) $20,132 One Year From Now * $20,647 Two Years From Now * $21,175 Three Years From Now * $21,717 Four Years From Now * $22,272
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 2.6% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $23,697 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $25,322 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $24,225 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $98,011 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $47,922 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.Question Answer On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 3,500 Offers On-Campus Housing Yes Offers a Meal Plan Yes