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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $14,020 in 2026. Taken together, the average on-campus student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spent approximately $20,722 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for on-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Expense | On Campus |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,022 |
| — Housing | $14,522 |
| — Meals | $2,500 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $20,722 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over four years you could pay about $90,914 in room, board and other essentials.
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,994 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,220 |
| One Year Ago | $16,438 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,022 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,789 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,591 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,429 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,305 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.5% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $21,489 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $24,005 in year four — and a two-year student about $22,291 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $90,914 for four years, or about $43,780 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
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) | 15,736 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |