UNA Housing Costs

$3,780 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$4,500 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$2,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$3,400 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at UNA?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at University of North Alabama.

On this page you will find:

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

Room and Board Expenses at UNA

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $3,780 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,500. All told, the average on-campus student at University of North Alabama faced a yearly bill of about $20,160 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of North Alabama.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,760	$15,060
— Housing	$3,780
— Meals	$4,500
Other Living Expenses	$3,400	$3,700
Books and Supplies	$2,000	$2,000
Total	$20,160	$20,760

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Forecasted Cost is $101,291

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $101,291 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 North Alabama.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$10,766
Two Years Ago	$10,530
One Year Ago	$11,300
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,760
One Year From Now *	$16,585
Two Years From Now *	$18,636
Three Years From Now *	$20,940
Four Years From Now *	$23,530

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 12.4% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $21,985 in their first year.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $28,930 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $24,036 by the end of a two-year program.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $101,291 for a four-year degree, versus about $46,021 for two years on campus.