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UNH Housing Costs

$8,536 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$5,702 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$2,650 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Much Will it Cost to Live at UNH?

Do you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

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Room and Board Expenses at UNH

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,536 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,702. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus paid roughly $21,888 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $18,238 $21,044
— Housing       $8,536
— Meals       $5,702
Other Living Expenses $2,650 $2,650
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
Total $21,888 $24,694

Room & Board Over Four Years? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $101,561

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $101,561 in room, board and other essentials.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $15,016
Two Years Ago $15,326
One Year Ago $15,964
Most Recent Year (2026) $18,238
One Year From Now * $19,542
Two Years From Now * $20,940
Three Years From Now * $22,437
Four Years From Now * $24,042

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 7.2% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $23,192 for their first year on campus.

By their final year, a student might pay about $27,692 in year four — and a two-year student about $24,590 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $101,561 for a four-year degree, versus about $47,782 over a two-year associate program.

Plan for Cost Creep

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Living and Dining on Campus at UNH

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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 6,505
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan 21
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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