by our College Data Analytics TeamBeing familiar with all the expenses associated with attending college will allow you to make the right college choice. The costs of housing, food, and supplies add up quick!
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Find out Governors State University housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus, in addition to meals along with other expenses in the table below.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,729 | $11,638 |
| — Housing | $7,729 | |
| — Meals | $3,000 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $14,729 | $15,638 |
On-campus housing and dining at GSU have changed about 1.8% 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 carry on, we expect incoming first years in 2022 to spend about $14,829 for their first year of college. In their closing year a student would pay somewhere around $14,931 for an associate degree, and $15,141 for a bachelor's degree.
Total room and board costs over four years would be somewhere around $59,937; for just two years it would be about $29,760.
* 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 GSU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 272 |
GSU on-campus students pay as much as $14,729 for room and board. This amount is close to the nationwide average of $15,282.
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