St. Andrews Housing Costs

$6,306 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at St. Andrews?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Room and Board Expenses at St. Andrews

This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $12,180 in 2026. Taken together, an on-campus student at St. Andrews University spent approximately $27,060 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,612	$14,904
— Housing	$12,180
— Meals	$6,432
Other Living Expenses	$6,306	$9,364
Books and Supplies	$2,142	$2,142
Total	$27,060	$26,410

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $107,446

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $107,446 for living costs.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$18,854
Two Years Ago	$17,600
One Year Ago	$18,486
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,612
One Year From Now *	$18,532
Two Years From Now *	$18,453
Three Years From Now *	$18,374
Four Years From Now *	$18,295

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at St. Andrews

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.