by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Southern Union State Community College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $3,800 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $2,300. Taken together, a student living on campus at Southern Union State Community College spent approximately $19,000 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 Southern Union State Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,800 | $13,400 |
| — Housing | $3,800 | |
| — Meals | $2,300 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Total | $19,000 | $20,600 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over four years you could pay about $99,922 in room, board and other essentials.
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 Union State Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,800 |
| One Year Ago | $11,500 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $11,800 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,817 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,178 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,944 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,183 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 17.1% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $21,017 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $29,383 in year four — and a two-year student about $23,378 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $99,922 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $44,395 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 215 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 17 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |