by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Youngstown State University.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $10,920 in 2026. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Youngstown State University can expect to spend about $21,634 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Youngstown State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,410 | $16,410 |
| — Housing | $11,730 | |
| — Meals | $4,680 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,634 | $21,634 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $101,013 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Youngstown State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,191 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,466 |
| One Year Ago | $14,408 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,410 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,744 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,188 |
| Three Years From Now * | $20,749 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,436 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 8.1% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,968 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $27,660 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $24,412 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $101,013 for four years, or about $47,380 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,182 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 12 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |