by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at William Carey University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,044 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,050. Altogether, a typical on-campus student at William Carey University can expect to spend about $23,034 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at William Carey University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,549 | $15,549 |
| — Housing | $4,044 | |
| — Meals | $4,050 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,885 | $6,885 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $23,034 | $23,034 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $101,319 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at William Carey University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,317 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,348 |
| One Year Ago | $14,484 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,549 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,417 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,334 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,303 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,325 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 5.6% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $23,902 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $26,810 in year four — and a two-year student about $24,819 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $101,319 for a four-year degree, versus about $48,721 over a two-year associate program.
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. 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) | 873 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 20 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |