by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the very best financial choice for yourself by taking the true cost of college into account. Start by knowing just how much you'll be paying every year for room, board, and other living expenses.
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The table below will show you the expected prices of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Southwestern College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,930 | $7,792 |
| — Housing | $4,200 | |
| — Meals | $4,730 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,782 | $7,564 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $16,712 | $16,356 |
In the past five years, SC housing and dining costs have changed 4.8% on average each year, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's tendencies in housing and meal expenses continue, we expect incoming freshman students in 2022 to be charged about $17,499 for their first year of school. Those students would wind up paying around $18,325 for their 2nd year, and $20,105 for their 4th year.
The room and board total over the course of four years will be approximately $75,124; for two years it would be about $35,825.
* 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 SC 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 SC 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 SC.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 507 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 17 |
SC on-campus expenses add up to $16,712, which is close to the U.S. average of $15,282.
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