by our College Data Analytics TeamKnowing the many expenses associated with attending college will enable you to make a good college choice. These additional costs of supplies, room, and board can add up quick!
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately at Smith. The typical student paid $9,700 for housing and $9,720 for dining in 2021.
The table below will show you the average expected costs of both on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Smith College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,420 | $9,110 |
| — Housing | $9,700 | |
| — Meals | $9,720 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,104 | $2,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $22,324 | $12,014 |
On-campus housing and dining at Smith have changed around 3.5% per year these past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 should expect to be charged approximately $23,071 for room, board and other costs according to existing movements. Those students will likely wind up paying around $23,844 in their 2nd year, and $25,474 in their 4th year.
The room and board total over the course of four years would be around $97,034; for two years it would be about $46,915.
* 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 2,519 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
Smith students spend $22,324 to live on campus, however the average student nationwide will pay just $15,282.
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