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 Simmons University.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $17,618 in 2026. All told, the average on-campus student at Simmons University faced a yearly bill of about $23,998 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Simmons University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,168 | $17,070 |
| — Housing | $17,618 | |
| — Meals | $2,550 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Total | $23,998 | $20,900 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $102,481 by the time you graduate.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Simmons University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $18,442 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,918 |
| One Year Ago | $19,654 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,168 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,797 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,445 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,115 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,804 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 3.1% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $24,627 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $26,634 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $25,275 in their second and final year.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $102,481 for four years, or about $49,902 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,039 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |