by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Holy Cross College.
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This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $12,700 in 2026. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Holy Cross College faced a yearly bill of about $20,046 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Holy Cross College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,050 | $18,970 |
| — Housing | $12,700 | |
| — Meals | $3,350 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,296 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| Total | $20,046 | $21,946 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $97,892 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Holy Cross College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,400 |
| One Year Ago | $15,596 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,050 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,652 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,415 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,354 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,487 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 10.0% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $21,648 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $27,483 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $23,411 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $97,892 for a four-year degree, versus about $45,059 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 458 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |