MIT Housing Costs

$2,304 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at MIT?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at MIT

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $13,060 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,220. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology paid roughly $25,868 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$22,654	$22,654
— Housing	$13,060
— Meals	$7,220
Other Living Expenses	$2,304
Books and Supplies	$910	$910
Total	$25,868	$23,564

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $112,563

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $112,563 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$20,302
Two Years Ago	$21,014
One Year Ago	$21,694
Most Recent Year (2026)	$22,654
One Year From Now *	$23,528
Two Years From Now *	$24,437
Three Years From Now *	$25,381
Four Years From Now *	$26,361

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 3.9% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $26,742 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $29,575 in year four — and a two-year student about $27,651 for the last year of an associate degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $112,563 for a four-year degree, versus about $54,393 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

Living and Dining on Campus at MIT

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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.