Syracuse Housing Costs

$11,308 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$7,880 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,753 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$1,952 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at Syracuse?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Syracuse University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Syracuse

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $11,308 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $7,880. All in all, the average on-campus student at Syracuse University budgeted around $24,917 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Syracuse University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$21,212	$21,212
— Housing	$11,308
— Meals	$7,880
Other Living Expenses	$1,952	$1,952
Books and Supplies	$1,753	$1,753
Total	$24,917	$24,917

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $109,491

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 four years you could pay about $109,491 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Syracuse University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$18,723
Two Years Ago	$19,122
One Year Ago	$20,396
Most Recent Year (2026)	$21,212
One Year From Now *	$22,151
Two Years From Now *	$23,133
Three Years From Now *	$24,158
Four Years From Now *	$25,229

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 4.4% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $25,856 for their first year on campus.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $28,934 in year four — and a two-year student about $26,838 for the last year of an associate degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $109,491 for a four-year degree, versus about $52,694 for two years on campus.

Budget for Annual Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at Syracuse

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.