by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at St Olaf College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,500 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,130. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at St Olaf College paid roughly $16,430 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for St Olaf College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,530 | $14,530 |
| — Housing | $6,500 | |
| — Meals | $7,130 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $900 | $900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $16,430 | $16,430 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $72,100 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at St Olaf College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,550 |
| One Year Ago | $13,900 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,530 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,141 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,779 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,444 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,136 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 4.2% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,041 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $19,036 in year four — and a two-year student about $17,679 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $72,100 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $34,720 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
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. 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) | 3,014 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |