by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to learn all the expenses associated with attending college so that you can plan accordingly. The cost of supplies, housing, and meal plans really can mound up after four years (or maybe more)! Make a good financial decision by taking these costs into account.
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Discover Meridian Community College housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus and other charges in the the next table.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $5,480 | $5,480 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,763 | $4,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total | $10,243 | $12,967 |
In the past five years, MCC housing and dining costs have changed 2.6% per year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing trends in room, board, and other expenses continue, we predict incoming freshman students in 2022 to pay about $10,672 in their first year of college. Associate degree students would spend somewhere around $11,125 in their last year, while bachelor's degree students will probably spend about $12,105 in their last year.
The room and board total over the course of four years would be somewhere around $45,506; for just two years it will be about $21,798.
* 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 MCC 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 MCC 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 MCC.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 368 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
Meridian Community College students pay only $10,243 for on-campus living expenses which is well below the nationwide average of $15,282.
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