by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at University of Houston.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,230 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,056. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at University of Houston faced a yearly bill of about $22,681 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 Houston.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,614 | $17,756 |
| — Housing | $5,230 | |
| — Meals | $6,056 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,637 | $5,813 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Total | $22,681 | $24,999 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $101,667 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at University of Houston.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,011 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,668 |
| One Year Ago | $15,467 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,614 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,642 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,735 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,895 |
| Four Years From Now * | $21,127 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 6.2% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $23,709 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $27,194 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $24,802 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $101,667 over four years — compared with roughly $48,511 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 8,397 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |