It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at St. John’s College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,600 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,950. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at St. John’s College spent approximately $17,980 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. John’s College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,550 | $14,080 |
| — Housing | $7,600 | |
| — Meals | $7,950 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $750 | $1,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $680 | $680 |
| Total | $17,980 | $15,840 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $79,585 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at St. John’s College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,608 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,020 |
| One Year Ago | $15,734 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,550 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,283 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,049 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,849 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,684 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.4% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $18,713 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $21,114 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $19,479 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $79,585 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $38,192 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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) | 397 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |