by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Otterbein University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,706 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,318. All in all, an on-campus student at Otterbein University can expect to spend about $21,216 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Otterbein University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,498 | $17,680 |
| — Housing | $6,706 | |
| — Meals | $6,318 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,164 | $7,914 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,554 | $1,554 |
| Total | $21,216 | $27,148 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $92,096 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Otterbein University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,650 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,246 |
| One Year Ago | $16,132 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,498 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,191 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,914 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,667 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,452 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 4.2% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $21,909 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $24,170 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,632 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $92,096 over four years — compared with roughly $44,541 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,283 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |