There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,000 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $600. All in all, an on-campus student at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing budgeted around $13,750 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. Joseph’s College of Nursing.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,685 | $19,370 |
| — Housing | $6,000 | |
| — Meals | $600 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,560 | $2,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Total | $13,750 | $23,435 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $56,884 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,160 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,160 |
| One Year Ago | $9,160 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $9,685 |
| One Year From Now * | $9,870 |
| Two Years From Now * | $10,058 |
| Three Years From Now * | $10,250 |
| Four Years From Now * | $10,446 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 1.9% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $13,935 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $14,511 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $14,123 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $56,884 for a four-year degree, versus about $28,058 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
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) | 18 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |