by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Northern Arizona University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,790 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,642. All told, the average on-campus student at Northern Arizona University can expect to spend about $24,668 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Northern Arizona University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,368 | $23,278 |
| — Housing | $7,790 | |
| — Meals | $6,642 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $24,668 | $28,578 |
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.
The projected four-year total comes to about $112,923 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 Northern Arizona University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,058 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,028 |
| One Year Ago | $16,128 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,368 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,698 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,120 |
| Three Years From Now * | $23,640 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,265 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 6.9% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $25,998 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $30,565 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $27,420 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $112,923 for a four-year degree, versus about $53,418 over a two-year associate program.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 10,369 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |