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 Roanoke College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $7,176 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $8,190. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Roanoke College budgeted around $20,866 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 Roanoke College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,616 | $17,814 |
| — Housing | $7,176 | |
| — Meals | $8,190 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $20,866 | $21,064 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $84,753 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Roanoke College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,240 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,616 |
| One Year Ago | $17,616 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,616 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,744 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,873 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,003 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,133 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 0.7% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,994 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $21,383 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,123 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $84,753 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $42,117 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,573 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |