by our College Data Analytics TeamDid you know there will be other costs in addition to tuition to attend college? Consider how much extra the cost of living is at Central College .
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Discover Central College housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, in addition to dining plans along with other expenses in the the next table.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,552 | $10,552 |
| — Housing | $4,892 | |
| — Meals | $5,660 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,159 | $3,159 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,341 | $1,341 |
| Total | $15,052 | $15,052 |
Room and board at Central have changed about 0.9% for each year of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing developments in room, board, and other expenses go on, we expect incoming first years in 2022 to spend about $15,137 for their first year of college. In their final year a student would spend approximately $15,224 for a two-year degree, and $15,401 for a four-year degree.
Over the course of acquiring your degree the total will be somewhere around $61,076 for four years or $30,362 for a two-year stay.
* 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,405 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
Central room & board add up to $15,052, which is close to the U.S. average of $15,282.
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