by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,600 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,600. Taken together, an on-campus student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville paid roughly $19,206 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,585 | $16,749 |
| — Housing | $6,600 | |
| — Meals | $4,600 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,322 | $3,859 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Total | $19,206 | $21,907 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $85,871 in housing, food and other expenses.
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-Kingsville.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,407 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,595 |
| One Year Ago | $14,145 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,585 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,438 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,341 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,298 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,310 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 5.9% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $20,059 for their first year on campus.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $22,931 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $20,962 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $85,871 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $41,021 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,304 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |