by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, along with other charges may add up to a great deal. Exactly how much does Tufts charge for these essentials, and how does this school compare to others?
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The table below shows the anticipated prices of both on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Tufts University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,210 | $16,210 |
| — Housing | $8,832 | |
| — Meals | $7,378 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $18,700 | $18,700 |
There was an average 3.6% cost change each year for the last five years in Tufts room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's trends in room, board, and other expenses carry on, we predict incoming freshman students in 2022 to spend about $19,290 for their first year of school. Two-year students will likely spend close to $19,904 in their final year, while those pursuing a bachelor's degree will likely shell out about $21,206 in their final year.
The room and board total over the course of four years will be somewhere around $80,945; for just two years it will be about $39,195.
* 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 Tufts 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 Tufts 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 Tufts.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 4,100 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
Tufts students pay $18,700 to live on campus, however the average student nationwide will pay only $15,282.
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