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TAC Housing Costs

$11,200 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,444 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$76 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,026 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at TAC?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Thomas Aquinas College.

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Living Expenses at TAC

This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $11,200 in 2026. All told, a student living on campus at Thomas Aquinas College can expect to spend about $19,746 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Thomas Aquinas College.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $15,644 $29,016
— Housing       $11,200
— Meals       $4,444
Other Living Expenses $4,026 $6,242
Books and Supplies $76 $76
Total $19,746 $35,334

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $93,692 for living costs.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Thomas Aquinas College.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $12,428
Two Years Ago $13,000
One Year Ago $14,726
Most Recent Year (2026) $15,644
One Year From Now * $16,993
Two Years From Now * $18,459
Three Years From Now * $20,051
Four Years From Now * $21,781

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 8.6% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $21,095 for room, board and essentials in year one.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $25,883 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,561 in their second and final year.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $93,692 for four years, or about $43,656 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at TAC

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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 679
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan 20
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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