WSU Housing Costs

$3,450 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at WSU?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Wichita State University.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at WSU

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,080 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,340. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Wichita State University paid roughly $20,680 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Wichita State University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,980	$16,590
— Housing	$7,080
— Meals	$5,340
Other Living Expenses	$3,450	$3,450
Books and Supplies	$1,250	$1,250
Total	$20,680	$21,290

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $82,620

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $82,620 in housing, food and other expenses.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,010
Two Years Ago	$16,010
One Year Ago	$17,240
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,980
One Year From Now *	$15,970
Two Years From Now *	$15,960
Three Years From Now *	$15,950
Four Years From Now *	$15,940

* estimated

Most recently, the room and board figure fell, which sometimes reflects revised reporting rather than a true price cut.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Living and Dining on Campus at WSU

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.