by our College Data Analytics TeamMake a good college decision for you by understanding all of your college expenses. Begin by understanding how much you will pay a year for housing, food, and more.
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Learn Northeastern University housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus, and also dining plans and other expenses in the the next table.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,810 | $17,810 |
| — Housing | $9,900 | |
| — Meals | $7,910 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $20,610 | $20,610 |
On-campus housing and dining at Northeastern have changed about 3.1% for each year of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current tendencies persist, 2022 incoming freshmen will be charged about $21,171 in housing, meals and additional costs in their first year of college. By their final year an undergraduate would pay an average of $21,751 for a two-year degree, and $22,966 for a bachelor's degree.
Four-year students will end up having to pay a total sum of somewhere around $88,239 in housing and dining expenses by the time they graduate, while associate degree students might pay a total sum of about $42,923.
* 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 Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 10,481 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 17 |
Students at Northeastern spend $20,610 to stay on campus, while the average student nationwide will pay only $15,282.
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