by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $13,008 in 2026. All in all, a typical on-campus student at Texas A&M University-College Station paid roughly $27,076 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,618 | $17,686 |
| — Housing | $13,008 | |
| — Meals | $6,610 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Total | $27,076 | $25,144 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $116,706 by the time you graduate.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,464 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,014 |
| One Year Ago | $19,508 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,618 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,424 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,264 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,138 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,048 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.1% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $27,882 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $30,506 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $28,722 in their second and final year.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $116,706 for four years, or about $56,604 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 11,350 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |