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 Liberty University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,788 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,800. All told, a student living on campus at Liberty University can expect to spend about $28,964 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Liberty University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,428 | $19,176 |
| — Housing | $7,788 | |
| — Meals | $5,800 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,940 | $8,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,596 | $1,596 |
| Total | $28,964 | $29,002 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $125,335 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Liberty University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $18,027 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,678 |
| One Year Ago | $19,859 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,428 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,334 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,282 |
| Three Years From Now * | $23,271 |
| Four Years From Now * | $24,304 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 4.4% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $29,870 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $32,840 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $30,818 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $125,335 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $60,688 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 9,463 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |