by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at West Liberty University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,595 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,426. All told, a typical on-campus student at West Liberty University can expect to spend about $21,926 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at West Liberty University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,712 | $17,430 |
| — Housing | $6,595 | |
| — Meals | $5,426 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,984 | $4,702 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Total | $21,926 | $23,362 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $98,604 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 West Liberty University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,114 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,144 |
| One Year Ago | $14,678 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,712 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,737 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,825 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,980 |
| Four Years From Now * | $21,206 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 6.1% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,951 for room, board and essentials in year one.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $26,420 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $24,039 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $98,604 for four years, or about $46,990 for a two-year stay.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,291 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |