by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Utah State University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $2,710 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,400. All told, a typical on-campus student at Utah State University budgeted around $18,400 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 Utah State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,352 | $13,610 |
| — Housing | $2,710 | |
| — Meals | $4,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| Total | $18,400 | $18,658 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $78,157 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Utah State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,148 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,316 |
| One Year Ago | $12,836 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,352 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,793 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,248 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,719 |
| Four Years From Now * | $15,205 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 3.3% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $18,841 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $20,253 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $19,296 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $78,157 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $38,137 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 3,297 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 20 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |