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University of Scranton Housing Costs

$10,154 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$7,226 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,300 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$1,872 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at University of Scranton?

Do you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at University of Scranton.

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Living Expenses at University of Scranton

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $10,154 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,226. Altogether, the average on-campus student at University of Scranton spent approximately $22,424 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 Scranton.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $19,252 $12,072
— Housing       $10,154
— Meals       $7,226
Other Living Expenses $1,872 $1,872
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
Total $22,424 $15,244

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. 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 $94,414 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of Scranton.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $17,962
Two Years Ago $18,362
One Year Ago $18,790
Most Recent Year (2026) $19,252
One Year From Now * $19,712
Two Years From Now * $20,184
Three Years From Now * $20,668
Four Years From Now * $21,162

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.4% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $22,884 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $24,334 in year four — and a two-year student about $23,356 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $94,414 for a four-year degree, versus about $46,240 for a two-year (associate) degree.

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 University of Scranton

Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 2,508
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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