Mercer Housing Costs

$7,412 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$7,744 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,200 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$2,864 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Mercer?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Mercer University.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at Mercer

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,412 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,744. All in all, the average on-campus student at Mercer University paid roughly $22,086 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Mercer University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,022	$18,022
— Housing	$7,412
— Meals	$7,744
Other Living Expenses	$2,864	$2,864
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$22,086	$22,086

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Cost: $95,285

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $95,285 for living costs.

Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Mercer University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,216
Two Years Ago	$16,844
One Year Ago	$17,392
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,022
One Year From Now *	$18,691
Two Years From Now *	$19,384
Three Years From Now *	$20,104
Four Years From Now *	$20,850

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 3.7% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $22,755 in their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $24,914 in year four — and a two-year student about $23,448 in their second and final year.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $95,285 for a four-year degree, versus about $46,203 for two years on campus.