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-San Antonio.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,100 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,300. All told, a typical student living on campus at Texas A&M University-San Antonio paid roughly $21,740 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-San Antonio.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,236 | $17,892 |
| — Housing | $8,100 | |
| — Meals | $3,300 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,304 | $5,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,740 | $24,672 |
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 $88,416 in room, board and other essentials.
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-San Antonio.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,814 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,088 |
| One Year Ago | $15,064 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,236 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,380 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,526 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,673 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,821 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 0.9% each year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $21,884 for room, board and essentials in year one.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $22,325 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $22,030 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $88,416 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $43,914 over a two-year associate program.
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) | 736 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |