DU Housing Costs

$3,147 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at DU?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at University of Denver.

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 DU

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $10,371 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,831. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at University of Denver paid roughly $24,315 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$20,168	$20,168
— Housing	$10,371
— Meals	$6,831
Other Living Expenses	$3,147	$3,147
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Total	$24,315	$24,315

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Total: $107,101

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.

Over four years you could pay about $107,101 by the time you graduate.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$17,695
Two Years Ago	$18,620
One Year Ago	$20,196
Most Recent Year (2026)	$20,168
One Year From Now *	$21,107
Two Years From Now *	$22,090
Three Years From Now *	$23,119
Four Years From Now *	$24,197

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 4.7% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $25,254 in their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $28,344 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $26,237 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $107,101 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $51,491 for a two-year stay.