Wazzu Housing Costs

$8,802 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$4,820 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$762 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$3,642 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Much Will it Cost to Live at Wazzu?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Washington State University.

On this page you will find:

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

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Wazzu

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,802 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,820. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Washington State University can expect to spend about $21,470 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 Washington State University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,066	$17,066
— Housing	$8,802
— Meals	$4,820
Other Living Expenses	$3,642	$3,642
Books and Supplies	$762	$762
Total	$21,470	$21,470

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Cost: $92,302

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

Over four years you could pay about $92,302 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Washington State University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$15,390
Two Years Ago	$16,082
One Year Ago	$16,773
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,066
One Year From Now *	$17,685
Two Years From Now *	$18,327
Three Years From Now *	$18,992
Four Years From Now *	$19,682

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 3.6% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $22,089 for their first year on campus.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,086 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $22,731 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $92,302 over four years — compared with roughly $44,820 for a two-year stay.