by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Tuskegee University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,676 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,304. Altogether, an on-campus student at Tuskegee University spent approximately $29,024 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Tuskegee University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,763 | $19,779 |
| — Housing | $4,676 | |
| — Meals | $5,304 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $8,358 | $8,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,903 | $1,903 |
| Total | $29,024 | $29,974 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $120,727 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 Tuskegee University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,498 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,498 |
| One Year Ago | $18,202 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,763 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,215 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,678 |
| Three Years From Now * | $20,152 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,638 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 2.4% each year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $29,476 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $30,899 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $29,939 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $120,727 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $59,415 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,500 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |