by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other charges may add up to a lot. Just how much does Houston Baptist University request for these needs, and how does this school compare to others?
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The table below shows the average expected prices of on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for Houston Baptist University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,286 | $9,800 |
| — Housing | $4,950 | |
| — Meals | $4,386 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,562 | $5,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $14,848 | $16,770 |
Housing and meal plans at HBU have changed around 4.0% for each of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's tendencies in room, board, and other expenses go on, we expect incoming first year students in 2022 to be charged about $15,231 in their first year of college. In their final year an undergraduate would pay somewhere around $15,628 for an associate degree, and $16,465 for a four-year degree.
Total room and board costs over four years will be close to $63,364; for just two years it would be about $30,859.
* 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 HBU 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 HBU 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 HBU.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,026 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
Students who live on campus at Houston Baptist University pay as much as $14,848 for their room and board. This amount is not far from the nationwide average of $15,282.
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