USW Housing Costs

$3,000 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

$8,000 On-Campus Room & Board Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at USW?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at USW

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,000 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,000. All in all, a student living on campus at University of the Southwest can expect to spend about $15,200 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,200	$18,700
— Housing	$4,000
— Meals	$4,000
Other Living Expenses	$3,000	$3,000
Total	$15,200	$21,700

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Projected Four-Year Total: $58,833

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $58,833 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 the Southwest.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,830
Two Years Ago	$12,830
One Year Ago	$11,600
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,200
One Year From Now *	$12,000
Two Years From Now *	$11,803
Three Years From Now *	$11,610
Four Years From Now *	$11,420

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at USW

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.