by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Luther College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,450 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,080. All told, an on-campus student at Luther College budgeted around $18,600 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Luther College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,545 | $14,545 |
| — Housing | $5,450 | |
| — Meals | $6,080 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,015 | $3,015 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Total | $18,600 | $18,600 |
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.
Over four years you could pay about $78,765 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 Luther College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,375 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,685 |
| One Year Ago | $14,195 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,545 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,969 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,405 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,854 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,317 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 2.9% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $19,024 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $20,372 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $19,460 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $78,765 for four years, or about $38,484 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,156 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |