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DU Housing Costs

$9,262 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$5,412 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$3,021 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do DU'S Housing Costs Compare to Other Colleges?

Are you aware of just how much it will cost to live on campus? Consider just how much extra you'll pay for living expenses at DU .

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DU Living Expenses DU offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for a typical student was $9,262 in 2021, and the cost of a standard meal plan was $5,412.

The table below will show you the expected costs of both on-campus and off-campus housing and meal plans for University of Denver.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$14,674$14,674
— Housing      $9,262
— Meals      $5,412
Other Living Expenses$3,021$3,021
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000
Total$18,695$18,695

Will You Spend 4 Years in the Dorms? Expected Cost is $81,250

There was an average 4.1% cost change every year over the past five years in DU housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's trends in housing and meal expenses go on, we predict incoming freshmen in 2022 to pay about $19,311 in their first year of college. In their final year an undergraduate would spend somewhere around $19,957 for a two-year degree, and $21,346 for a four-year degree.

Total room and board costs over four years would be close to $81,250; for two years it will be about $39,268.

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Details on Living On Campus

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether DU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity2,647

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

With on-campus living expenses totaling $18,695, University of Denver is above the U.S. average of $15,282.

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