by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at St Catherine University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $7,700 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,488. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at St Catherine University budgeted around $17,958 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for St Catherine University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,608 | $14,608 |
| — Housing | $7,700 | |
| — Meals | $4,488 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $17,958 | $17,958 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
The projected four-year total comes to about $81,664 for living costs.
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 St Catherine University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,280 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,580 |
| One Year Ago | $13,986 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,608 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,531 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,512 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,556 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,665 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 6.3% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $18,881 for their first year on campus.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $22,015 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $19,862 in their second and final year.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $81,664 for a four-year degree, versus about $38,743 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 752 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 17 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |