by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $9,400 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $8,306. Altogether, a student living on campus at Illinois Institute of Technology can expect to spend about $26,796 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $22,056 | $20,925 |
| — Housing | $9,400 | |
| — Meals | $8,306 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,500 | $5,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Total | $26,796 | $27,365 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $114,702 by the time you graduate.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $20,070 |
| Two Years Ago | $20,290 |
| One Year Ago | $21,028 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $22,056 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,783 |
| Two Years From Now * | $23,535 |
| Three Years From Now * | $24,311 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,113 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.3% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $27,523 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $29,853 in year four — and a two-year student about $28,275 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $114,702 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $55,798 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,798 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |