Budget Dining Guide
The Graduate Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Graduate? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated September 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.99
Average Item Price
$8.78
Budget for Two
$17.56
Priced Items Tracked
78
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
The Graduate Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Graduate sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letterman Funnel Cake | "magna cum laude" dessert | fried dough covered with honey, powdered sugar and a side of chocolate sauce for dipping | $2.99 |
| 2 | Diploma Fried Ice Cream | "magna cum laude" dessert | French vanilla ice cream rolled in cinnamon, sugar, crushed corn flakes - deep fried and topped with honey, chocolate syrup and whipped cream | $3.99 |
| 3 | B.M.O.C. Turtle Pecan Sundae | "magna cum laude" dessert | a gigantic portion of vanilla ice cream topped with crushed heath bars, chocolate fudge, caramel topped off with pecans and whipped cream | $4.99 |
| 4 | College Degree Brownie Sundae | "magna cum laude" dessert | double chocolate brownie served heated topped with French vanilla ice cream and whipped cream | $4.99 |
| 5 | Redstorm Bowl Chili | prerequisites | charlottes best chili topped with melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese and onions | $4.99 |
| 6 | University Onions Rings | prerequisites | basket of beer battered onion rings | $5.29 |
| 7 | Fratman Fried Cheese | prerequisites | served with our special marinara sauce | $5.79 |
| 8 | Coed Chili Cheese Fries | prerequisites | seasoned fries smothered with grad chili and melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese | $5.99 |
| 9 | S.F. Bulls Caesar Salad | big east salads | Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing. Add chicken $1.99 or shrimp $1.99 | $5.99 |
| 10 | Razorback Buffalo Shrimp | prerequisites | breaded shrimp buffalo style-covered in hot sauce with a side of bleu cheese and celery | $6.29 |
| 11 | Intercollegiate Spinach Artichoke Dip | prerequisites | cheese, spinach and artichokes in a creamy sauce served with tortilla chips | $6.49 |
| 12 | Demon Deacon Hot Dogs | acc sandwiches | two "Nathan's" famous hot dogs topped with your choice of American cheese, chili, cole slaw, mustard, and onions | $6.99 |
| 13 | Grad Wings | prerequisites | grads famous wings served mild, hot, x-hot, teriyaki, Jamaican jerk, cajun honey mustard, or BBQ and served with blue cheese and celery | $6.99 |
| 14 | P.S.A.T. Calamari | prerequisites | served with our special marinara sauce | $6.99 |
| 15 | Pledge Master Peel & Eat Shrimp | prerequisites | 1/3lb of shrimp served with cocktail sauce | $6.99 |
| 16 | Rush Week Quesadillas | prerequisites | choice of steak of chicken quesadillas with bell peppers, onions, monterey jack and cheddar cheese and served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Veggies only is also available with mushroom, bell | $6.99 |
| 17 | Sorority Chicken Fingers | prerequisites | marinated chicken tenders breaded and served with BBQ sauce & honey mustard buffalo style fingers upon request. | $6.99 |
| 18 | Cardinals Chicken Salad | big east salads | chicken salad, tomato, cucumber monterey jack and cheddar cheese, crouton | $7.49 |
| 19 | Chancellor Nachos | prerequisites | fresh tri-colored tortilla chips piled high with our bean and beef chili, melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese, shiredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, black olives, guacamole, sour c | $7.49 |
| 20 | Cowboys | big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-chicken (south) | cajun scanning, with grilled primeone | $7.49 |
| 21 | Hokies Chicken Salad | acc sandwiches | homemade chicken salad served on a kaiser roll with lettuce and tomato | $7.49 |
| 22 | Hurricane Hot Ham and Cheese | acc sandwiches | grilled ham topped with melted American cheese served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise | $7.49 |
| 23 | Longhorn Cajun Burger | big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-burgers (north) | cajon seasoning, provolone | $7.49 |
| 24 | Panthers Taco Salad | big east salads | our spicy beef recipe, fresh tortilla chips, tomatoes, black olives, monterey jack & cheddar cheese, sour cream and served with a side of salsa and guacamole | $7.49 |
| 25 | Aggies | big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-chicken (south) | bacon with melted American cheese | $7.99 |
| 26 | Badger Wrap | " big 10/sec" wraps and plates | roast beef, bell peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and provolone cheese, in a tomato basil tortilla | $7.99 |
| 27 | Bearcats Grilled Chicken Salad | big east salads | marinated chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, monterey jack & cheddar cheese, crouton, cajun chicken - upon request | $7.99 |
| 28 | Bears | big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-chicken (south) | grilled chicken roast topped with marinara sauce and tomato, or mayo | $7.99 |
| 29 | Beavers | calzone | chicken, broccoli, mushroom, ricotta, mozzarella with a side of marinara sauce | $7.99 |
| 30 | Blue Devil Buffalo Chicken | acc sandwiches | marinated chicken breast deep fried and covered in grad hot sauce, topped with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a kaiser roll with a side of bleu cheese | $7.99 |
The Graduate Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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"magna cum laude" dessert
$4.24
4 items
prerequisites
$6.79
13 items
big east salads
$7.56
7 items
big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-burgers (north)
$7.89
5 items
acc sandwiches
$7.91
12 items
big 12 burgers abd chicken sandwiches-chicken (south)
$7.91
6 items
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