SCU Housing Costs

$6,600 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$3,500 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$2,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$2,338 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at SCU?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Southwestern Christian 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 SCU

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,600 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,500. Altogether, a student living on campus at Southwestern Christian University can expect to spend about $16,822 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,484	$13,754
— Housing	$6,600
— Meals	$3,500
Other Living Expenses	$2,338	$3,604
Books and Supplies	$2,000	$2,000
Total	$16,822	$19,358

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $76,200

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $76,200 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Southwestern Christian University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$10,400
Two Years Ago	$11,700
One Year Ago	$11,738
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,484
One Year From Now *	$13,317
Two Years From Now *	$14,207
Three Years From Now *	$15,156
Four Years From Now *	$16,168

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 6.7% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,655 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $20,506 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $18,545 by the end of a two-year program.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $76,200 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $36,200 for a two-year stay.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at SCU

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.