John Carroll Housing Costs

$3,200 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at John Carroll?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at John Carroll University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at John Carroll

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $8,960 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,870. Altogether, the average on-campus student at John Carroll University faced a yearly bill of about $22,270 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at John Carroll University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,820	$14,049
— Housing	$8,960
— Meals	$6,870
Other Living Expenses	$3,200	$4,500
Books and Supplies	$1,250	$1,250
Total	$22,270	$19,799

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $94,471

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 $94,471 by the time you graduate.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at John Carroll University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,376
Two Years Ago	$16,700
One Year Ago	$17,360
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,820
One Year From Now *	$18,343
Two Years From Now *	$18,882
Three Years From Now *	$19,437
Four Years From Now *	$20,009

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 2.9% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,793 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $24,459 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $23,332 by the end of a two-year program.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $94,471 over four years — compared with roughly $46,125 over a two-year associate program.