by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best financial choice for yourself by taking the true cost of college into account. Get started by being familiar with how much you'll be paying each year for housing, food, and more.
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Discover Purchase College costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, and also meals along with other charges in the the next table.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,548 | $14,548 |
| — Housing | $9,098 | |
| — Meals | $5,450 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,280 | $3,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Total | $19,068 | $19,708 |
For the past five years, Purchase College room and board have adjusted 1.9% on average each year, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's developments go on, incoming first year students in 2022 will spend about $19,344 in housing, meals and other costs for their first year of attendance. By their closing year a student might spend an average of $19,625 for an associate degree, and $20,204 for a bachelor's degree.
The room and board total over four years will be somewhere around $79,087; for two years it would be about $38,970.
* 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 Purchase College does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 2,270 |
With on-campus living expenses totaling $19,068, Purchase College is above the U.S. average of $15,282.
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