Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at University of Minnesota-Crookston.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $4,180 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,446. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at University of Minnesota-Crookston paid roughly $16,500 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Minnesota-Crookston.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,548 | $13,548 |
| — Housing | $4,180 | |
| — Meals | $5,446 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,152 | $2,152 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $16,500 | $16,500 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $74,162 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of Minnesota-Crookston.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,572 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,930 |
| One Year Ago | $12,552 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,548 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,319 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,134 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,995 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,906 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 5.7% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,271 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $19,858 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $18,086 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $74,162 for four years, or about $35,357 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 558 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |