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 Pacific University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,580 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,040. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Pacific University spent approximately $20,270 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Pacific University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,420 | $14,052 |
| — Housing | $8,580 | |
| — Meals | $7,040 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,270 | $16,902 |
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.
The projected four-year total comes to about $87,712 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Pacific University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,692 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,208 |
| One Year Ago | $16,858 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,420 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,059 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,722 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,409 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,122 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 3.7% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,909 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $22,972 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $21,572 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $87,712 for a four-year degree, versus about $42,481 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,047 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |