by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at University of Northwestern-St Paul.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,700 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,834. All told, the average on-campus student at University of Northwestern-St Paul can expect to spend about $18,888 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Northwestern-St Paul.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,904 | $12,928 |
| — Housing | $6,700 | |
| — Meals | $4,834 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,584 | $3,780 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| Total | $18,888 | $17,108 |
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.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $86,680 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at University of Northwestern-St Paul.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,328 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,004 |
| One Year Ago | $14,732 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,904 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,942 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,052 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,240 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,510 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 7.0% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $19,926 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $23,494 in year four — and a two-year student about $21,036 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $86,680 for a four-year degree, versus about $40,962 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,000 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |