It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Savannah State University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,480 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,536. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at Savannah State University can expect to spend about $15,636 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Savannah State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,319 | $10,212 |
| — Housing | $7,480 | |
| — Meals | $4,536 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $717 | $2,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total | $15,636 | $14,262 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $79,653 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Savannah State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,912 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,337 |
| One Year Ago | $10,337 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,319 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,845 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,545 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,441 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,554 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 11.5% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $17,162 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $22,871 in year four — and a two-year student about $18,862 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $79,653 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $36,024 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
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) | 1,803 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 20 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |