by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is essential to be aware of all of the costs associated with going to college so that you can prepare accordingly. The expense of supplies, housing, and meal plans really can mound up after four years (or more)! Prepare an effective budget by taking these costs into account.
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The following table outlines average prices at Bard College for both on-campus and off-campus housing as well as other expenses.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,760 | $16,760 |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total | $19,660 | $14,900 |
Housing and meal plans at Bard have changed around 3.0% for each of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current trends in room, board, and other expenses carry on, we expect incoming first years in 2022 to spend about $20,193 in their first year of school. Two-year students will likely pay somewhere around $20,743 in their last year, while bachelor's degree students will likely shell out about $21,892 for their last year.
Students obtaining their bachelor's degree will wind up spending a total of somewhere around $84,138 in living costs by the time they finish, while students obtaining their associate degree will pay a total of about $40,937.
* estimated
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 Bard does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like Bard that offer 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 at Bard.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,400 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
With on-campus living expenses totaling $19,660, Bard College is above the national average of $15,282.
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