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OSU Housing Costs

$5,512 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,310 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,350 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$5,400 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at OSU?

Do you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

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Room and Board Expenses at OSU

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,512 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,310. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus can expect to spend about $23,590 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $16,840 $18,120
— Housing       $5,512
— Meals       $4,310
Other Living Expenses $5,400 $5,400
Books and Supplies $1,350 $1,350
Total $23,590 $24,870

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $104,494 by the time you graduate.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $14,386
Two Years Ago $14,770
One Year Ago $16,700
Most Recent Year (2026) $16,840
One Year From Now * $17,797
Two Years From Now * $18,809
Three Years From Now * $19,879
Four Years From Now * $21,009

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 5.7% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $24,547 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $27,759 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $25,559 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $104,494 for a four-year degree, versus about $50,106 over a two-year associate program.

Plan for Cost Creep

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

Living and Dining on Campus at OSU

Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 6,150
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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