by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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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 $13,356 in 2026. All in all, an on-campus student at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville can expect to spend about $27,348 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,654 | $22,746 |
| — Housing | $13,356 | |
| — Meals | $6,298 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| Total | $27,348 | $30,440 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $116,385 for living costs.
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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,816 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,816 |
| One Year Ago | $18,596 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,654 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,329 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,028 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,752 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,500 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 3.4% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $28,023 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $30,194 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $28,722 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $116,385 for four years, or about $56,745 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 8,786 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 42 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |