by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend West Texas A & M University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,079 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,370. Taken together, the average on-campus student at West Texas A & M University budgeted around $21,708 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at West Texas A & M University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,654 | $15,580 |
| — Housing | $5,079 | |
| — Meals | $4,370 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,708 | $21,634 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over four years you could pay about $94,143 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at West Texas A & M University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,804 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,714 |
| One Year Ago | $14,303 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,654 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,353 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,083 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,847 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,644 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.5% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $22,407 for their first year on campus.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $24,698 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $23,137 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $94,143 for four years, or about $45,544 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,158 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |