Tufts Housing Costs

$10,128 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$8,460 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$1,796 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at Tufts?

Do you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Tufts University.

On this page you will find:

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

Room and Board Expenses at Tufts

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $10,128 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $8,460. All in all, a student living on campus at Tufts University faced a yearly bill of about $23,180 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$20,384	$20,384
— Housing	$10,128
— Meals	$8,460
Other Living Expenses	$1,796	$1,796
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Total	$23,180	$23,180

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $103,555

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

The projected four-year total comes to about $103,555 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Tufts University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$17,700
Two Years Ago	$18,378
One Year Ago	$19,456
Most Recent Year (2026)	$20,384
One Year From Now *	$21,414
Two Years From Now *	$22,496
Three Years From Now *	$23,633
Four Years From Now *	$24,828

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 5.1% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $24,210 for their first year on campus.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $27,624 in year four — and a two-year student about $25,292 for the last year of an associate degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $103,555 for four years, or about $49,502 over a two-year associate program.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Tufts

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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.