by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Lewis University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $7,060 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,080. All in all, an on-campus student at Lewis University can expect to spend about $18,020 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 Lewis University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,330 | $12,714 |
| — Housing | $7,060 | |
| — Meals | $5,080 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,190 | $2,785 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $18,020 | $16,999 |
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.
Over four years you could pay about $75,264 for living costs.
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 Lewis University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,452 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,090 |
| One Year Ago | $14,330 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,330 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,641 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,960 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,285 |
| Four Years From Now * | $15,618 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 2.2% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $18,331 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $19,308 in year four — and a two-year student about $18,650 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $75,264 over four years — compared with roughly $36,981 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,115 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |