by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $7,030 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,370. Taken together, an on-campus student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville budgeted around $26,122 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,334 | $19,334 |
| — Housing | $7,030 | |
| — Meals | $5,370 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,006 | $1,006 |
| Total | $26,122 | $26,122 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over four years you could pay about $142,899 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,855 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,348 |
| One Year Ago | $16,344 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,334 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,582 |
| Two Years From Now * | $26,376 |
| Three Years From Now * | $30,807 |
| Four Years From Now * | $35,982 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 16.8% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $29,370 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $42,770 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $33,164 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $142,899 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $62,534 for two years on campus.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 3,062 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |