It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at St Lawrence University.
On this page you will find:
This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $9,155 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,845. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at St Lawrence University budgeted around $19,550 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at St Lawrence University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,900 | $7,650 |
| — Housing | $9,155 | |
| — Meals | $7,845 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $900 | $900 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $19,550 | $9,300 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $83,697 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at St Lawrence University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,895 |
| One Year Ago | $17,380 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,900 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,433 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,983 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,549 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,132 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 3.0% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $20,083 for their first year on campus.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $21,782 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $20,633 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $83,697 for four years, or about $40,716 over a two-year associate program.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,272 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |