UNO Housing Costs

$6,280 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$5,950 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,300 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$5,924 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at UNO?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at University of New Orleans.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at UNO

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,280 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,950. All told, an on-campus student at University of New Orleans faced a yearly bill of about $22,956 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,732	$15,075
— Housing	$6,280
— Meals	$5,950
Other Living Expenses	$5,924	$5,924
Books and Supplies	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$22,956	$22,299

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Projected Four-Year Total: $88,072

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 $88,072 in housing, food and other expenses.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at University of New Orleans.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,976
Two Years Ago	$17,644
One Year Ago	$18,098
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,732
One Year From Now *	$15,347
Two Years From Now *	$14,972
Three Years From Now *	$14,607
Four Years From Now *	$14,250

* estimated

The total declined relative to prior years, which is unusual and may reflect restated data.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at UNO

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.