Simpson U Housing Costs

$3,000 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Simpson U?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Simpson University.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at Simpson U

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,300 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,800. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Simpson University faced a yearly bill of about $19,100 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Simpson University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,900	$27,054
— Housing	$6,300
— Meals	$5,800
Other Living Expenses	$3,000	$4,428
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$19,100	$32,682

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Cost: $77,650

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.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $77,650 by the time you graduate.

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 Simpson University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$14,537
Two Years Ago	$14,900
One Year Ago	$14,900
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,900
One Year From Now *	$15,024
Two Years From Now *	$15,149
Three Years From Now *	$15,275
Four Years From Now *	$15,402

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 0.8% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $19,224 for room, board and essentials in year one.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $19,602 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $19,349 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $77,650 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $38,573 over a two-year associate program.

Budget for Annual Increases

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Simpson U

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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.