by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $10,200 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,190. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus can expect to spend about $23,514 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,878 | $19,878 |
| — Housing | $10,200 | |
| — Meals | $5,190 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $23,514 | $23,514 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $107,952 in room, board and other essentials.
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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,614 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,079 |
| One Year Ago | $18,111 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,878 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,179 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,566 |
| Three Years From Now * | $24,044 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,619 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 6.5% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $24,815 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $29,255 in year four — and a two-year student about $26,202 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $107,952 for a four-year degree, versus about $51,017 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 314 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |