Middle Tennessee State University Housing Costs

$5,350 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at Middle Tennessee State University?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Room and Board Expenses at Middle Tennessee State University

This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $12,242 in 2026. Taken together, the average on-campus student at Middle Tennessee State University spent approximately $24,566 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,956	$17,922
— Housing	$12,242
— Meals	$5,714
Other Living Expenses	$5,350	$5,564
Books and Supplies	$1,260	$1,260
Total	$24,566	$24,746

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $116,399

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over four years you could pay about $116,399 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Middle Tennessee State University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$14,068
Two Years Ago	$15,046
One Year Ago	$17,082
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,956
One Year From Now *	$19,610
Two Years From Now *	$21,416
Three Years From Now *	$23,389
Four Years From Now *	$25,544

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 9.2% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $26,220 for their first year on campus.

By their final year, a student might pay about $32,154 in year four — and a two-year student about $28,026 for the last year of an associate degree.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $116,399 over four years — compared with roughly $54,246 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at Middle Tennessee State University

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.