by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Peru State College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,306 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,106. All told, a typical on-campus student at Peru State College budgeted around $17,928 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Peru State College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,748 | $13,748 |
| — Housing | $5,306 | |
| — Meals | $5,106 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| Total | $17,928 | $17,928 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $78,843 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Peru State College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,974 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,614 |
| One Year Ago | $13,236 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,748 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,426 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,139 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,887 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,671 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.9% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $18,606 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $20,851 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $19,319 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $78,843 for a four-year degree, versus about $37,925 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 566 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |