It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Juniata College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,500 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,600. Taken together, a student living on campus at Juniata College can expect to spend about $17,600 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 Juniata College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,350 | $15,350 |
| — Housing | $7,500 | |
| — Meals | $6,600 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $17,600 | $17,600 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
The projected four-year total comes to about $74,247 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Juniata College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,300 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,300 |
| One Year Ago | $14,796 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,350 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,725 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,110 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,504 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,908 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 2.4% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,975 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $19,158 in year four — and a two-year student about $18,360 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $74,247 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $36,335 for a two-year stay.
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) | 1,220 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |