by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Texas Wesleyan University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,626 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,251. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Texas Wesleyan University can expect to spend about $23,664 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 Texas Wesleyan University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,892 | $23,707 |
| — Housing | $5,626 | |
| — Meals | $6,251 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,272 | $5,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $23,664 | $30,919 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $111,388 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Texas Wesleyan University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,228 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,232 |
| One Year Ago | $17,296 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,892 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,427 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,095 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,906 |
| Four Years From Now * | $24,872 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 8.6% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $25,199 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $30,644 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $26,867 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $111,388 for four years, or about $52,066 over a two-year associate program.
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 differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 550 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |