Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Marian University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,400 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,450. Taken together, the average on-campus student at Marian University budgeted around $24,217 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Marian University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,549 | $14,842 |
| — Housing | $6,400 | |
| — Meals | $7,450 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,468 | $4,441 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $24,217 | $20,483 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
The projected four-year total comes to about $110,230 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Marian University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,431 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,771 |
| One Year Ago | $17,668 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,549 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,798 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,131 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,555 |
| Four Years From Now * | $24,074 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 6.7% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $25,466 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $29,742 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $26,799 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $110,230 over four years — compared with roughly $52,265 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,276 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |