by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is very important to be aware of all the costs associated with attending college so you can plan accordingly. The expense of housing, meal plans, and supplies really can mount up after four years (or maybe more)! Make the best financial decision for yourself by considering these costs.
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Find out Houghton College housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus, along with meals along with other charges in the table below.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,856 | $7,000 |
| — Housing | $5,288 | |
| — Meals | $4,568 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,850 | $3,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $13,706 | $11,400 |
For the past five years, Houghton housing and dining costs have changed 2.0% per year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's tendencies carry on, 2022 incoming first year students will pay about $13,906 in room, board and other costs for their first year of school. By their closing year an undergraduate might pay approximately $14,111 for an associate degree, and $14,534 for a bachelor's degree.
Over the duration of obtaining your degree the total will be around $56,874 for four years or $28,018 for two years.
* 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 Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,015 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
We planned on reporting how the costs of room and board at Houghton compares to the national average, however that data wasn't available. It could be because most of the learners who attend this school commute, or are online students.
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