There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Shawnee State University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,360 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,521. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Shawnee State University can expect to spend about $20,022 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 Shawnee State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,842 | $16,732 |
| — Housing | $7,360 | |
| — Meals | $4,521 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,156 | $4,576 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,024 | $1,024 |
| Total | $20,022 | $22,332 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $80,819 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 Shawnee State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,626 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,780 |
| One Year Ago | $15,726 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,842 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,914 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,988 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,061 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,136 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 0.5% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,094 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $20,316 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $20,168 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $80,819 for four years, or about $40,262 over a two-year associate program.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 818 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |