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PLU Housing Costs

$5,330 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$6,481 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$942 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$2,913 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do PLU'S Housing Costs Compare to the U.S. Average?

It is essential to know all the costs associated with attending college so you're able to prepare appropriately. The cost of housing, meal plans, and supplies really can mount up after four years (or maybe more)! Prepare an effective budget by taking these costs into account.

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PLU Living Expenses PLU offers students both housing and dining options. The on-campus housing cost for an average student was $5,330 in 2021, and the cost of an average meal plan was $6,481.

Find out Pacific Lutheran University costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, in addition to meals along with other charges in the table below.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$11,482$11,482
— Housing      $5,330
— Meals      $6,481
Other Living Expenses$2,913$2,913
Books and Supplies$942$942
Total$15,337$15,337

Projected Total of $64,966 in Housing & Dining Over 4 Years

There has been an average 2.1% cost change annually for the past five years in PLU housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 should expect to pay around $15,690 for room, board and other costs according to current trends. Associate degree students might pay close to $16,051 in their last year, while those pursuing a bachelor's degree will probably spend about $16,801 in their last year.

Bachelor's degree students will wind up paying a total sum of approximately $64,966 in housing and dining expenses by the time they complete their degree, while students obtaining their associate degree may pay a total sum of about $31,742.

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Details on Living On Campus

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether PLU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,369

Room & Board Priced Similarly to Other Schools

PLU on-campus students will pay as much as $15,337 for living expenses. This amount is close to the national average of $15,282.

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