Thomas Jefferson University Housing Costs

$4,028 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Thomas Jefferson University?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Thomas Jefferson University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Thomas Jefferson University

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,441 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $8,393. All told, an on-campus student at Thomas Jefferson University paid roughly $24,230 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,602	$21,206
— Housing	$7,441
— Meals	$8,393
Other Living Expenses	$4,028	$8,046
Books and Supplies	$1,600	$1,600
Total	$24,230	$30,852

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Total: $94,729

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $94,729 by the time you graduate.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Thomas Jefferson University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,291
Two Years Ago	$19,869
One Year Ago	$21,274
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,602
One Year From Now *	$18,380
Two Years From Now *	$18,161
Three Years From Now *	$17,945
Four Years From Now *	$17,731

* estimated

On-campus costs moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at Thomas Jefferson University

Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.