SPU Housing Costs

$3,888 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at SPU?

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

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at SPU

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $9,147 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $7,344. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Seattle Pacific University paid roughly $25,921 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Seattle Pacific University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$21,109	$21,109
— Housing	$9,147
— Meals	$7,344
Other Living Expenses	$3,888	$3,888
Books and Supplies	$924	$924
Total	$25,921	$25,921

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Total: $121,060

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. 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 $121,060 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Seattle Pacific University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$17,178
Two Years Ago	$17,871
One Year Ago	$19,386
Most Recent Year (2026)	$21,109
One Year From Now *	$22,719
Two Years From Now *	$24,452
Three Years From Now *	$26,317
Four Years From Now *	$28,324

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 7.6% each year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $27,531 for room, board and essentials in year one.

By their final year, a student might pay about $33,136 in year four — and a two-year student about $29,264 in their second and final year.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $121,060 for a four-year degree, versus about $56,795 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Plan for Cost Creep

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Living and Dining on Campus at SPU

Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.