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SJU Housing Costs

$5,944 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$6,490 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$1,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Much Will it Cost to Live at SJU?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Saint Johns University.

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Living Expenses at SJU

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,944 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $6,490. All in all, a typical student living on campus at Saint Johns University paid roughly $16,830 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 Saint Johns University.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $14,330 $14,330
— Housing       $5,944
— Meals       $6,490
Other Living Expenses $1,500 $1,500
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
Total $16,830 $16,830

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $70,347 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Saint Johns University.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $13,492
Two Years Ago $13,790
One Year Ago $13,630
Most Recent Year (2026) $14,330
One Year From Now * $14,626
Two Years From Now * $14,929
Three Years From Now * $15,238
Four Years From Now * $15,554

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 2.1% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $17,126 for room, board and essentials in year one.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $18,054 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $17,429 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $70,347 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $34,555 for a two-year stay.

Budget for Annual Increases

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

Living and Dining on Campus at SJU

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. 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) 1,551
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan 21
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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