UW - River Falls Housing Costs

Living Expenses and How They Compare at UW - River Falls?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Room and Board Expenses at UW - River Falls

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,952 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $2,990. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at University of Wisconsin-River Falls budgeted around $15,942 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $69,229

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 $69,229 in room, board and other essentials.

Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 4.4% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $16,464 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $18,175 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,010 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $69,229 over four years — compared with roughly $33,474 for a two-year stay.

Budget for Annual Increases

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

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at UW - River Falls

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

More About University of Wisconsin-River Falls

References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• National Center for Education Statistics
• Image Credit: By Bobak Ha'Eri under License More about our data sources and methodologies.