There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Mars Hill University.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $12,258 in 2026. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Mars Hill University faced a yearly bill of about $18,258 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Mars Hill University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,258 | $16,258 |
| — Housing | $12,258 | |
| — Meals | $3,000 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Total | $18,258 | $20,258 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $89,235 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Mars Hill University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,834 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,004 |
| One Year Ago | $13,228 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,258 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,729 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,343 |
| Three Years From Now * | $20,112 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,051 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 9.6% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $19,729 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $25,051 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $21,343 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $89,235 for a four-year degree, versus about $41,072 for a two-year stay.
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. 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) | 834 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |