by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,358 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,206. All in all, a typical student living on campus at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus spent approximately $27,212 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,488 | $25,956 |
| — Housing | $8,358 | |
| — Meals | $5,206 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,424 | $6,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total | $27,212 | $34,186 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $135,327 by the time you graduate.
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 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,226 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,790 |
| One Year Ago | $18,472 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,488 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,848 |
| Two Years From Now * | $25,480 |
| Three Years From Now * | $28,415 |
| Four Years From Now * | $31,688 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 11.5% each year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $29,572 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $38,412 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $32,204 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $135,327 over four years — compared with roughly $61,776 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
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) | 8,020 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |