There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Navajo Technical University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $2,600 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $6,886. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at Navajo Technical University paid roughly $20,286 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Navajo Technical University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,586 | $11,020 |
| — Housing | $2,600 | |
| — Meals | $6,886 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Total | $20,286 | $17,720 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $100,713 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Navajo Technical University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,172 |
| One Year Ago | $12,172 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,586 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,310 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,252 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,442 |
| Four Years From Now * | $21,909 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 12.7% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $22,010 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $28,609 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $23,952 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $100,713 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $45,962 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 192 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |