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 Iona University.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $18,820 in 2026. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Iona University spent approximately $23,520 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Iona University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,670 | $20,670 |
| — Housing | $18,820 | |
| — Meals | $1,850 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $23,520 | $23,520 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
The projected four-year total comes to about $100,014 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Iona University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $19,072 |
| Two Years Ago | $19,590 |
| One Year Ago | $20,120 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,670 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,247 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,840 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,450 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,077 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 2.8% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $24,097 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $25,927 in year four — and a two-year student about $24,690 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $100,014 for four years, or about $48,787 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) | 1,397 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |