W&J Housing Costs

What are the Washington & Jefferson College Living Expenses?

It is necessary to be aware of the many costs associated with attending college so that you can plan accordingly. The cost of supplies, housing, and meal plans can really add up after 4 years (or maybe more)! Make the best financial decision for yourself by taking these costs into account.

On this page you will find:

• Living Expenses Outline
• Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
• Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
• Housing Costs Comparison
• References

W&J Housing and Meal Plan Costs Housing and meal plans are priced out separately at W&J. The average student paid $7,788 for housing and $5,484 for dining in 2021.

The next table outlines average prices at Washington & Jefferson College for both living on campus or off campus, dining plans and other expenses.

Projected Total of $62,000 in Housing & Dining Over Four Years

There has been an average 1.6% cost change every year over the past five years in W&J room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 can expect to pay an average of $15,180 for room, board and other costs based on existing trends. Those individuals might wind up paying somewhere around $15,391 for their 2nd year, and $15,823 for their fourth year.

The room and board total over the course of four years will be approximately $62,000; for just two years it would be about $30,571.

* estimated

How to Finance Your W&J Education?

Details on Campus Living Arrangements & Food Plans

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 W&J 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 W&J 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 W&J.

Room & Board Priced Similarly to Other Schools

Students who live on campus at Washington & Jefferson College will pay a total of $14,972 for room and board. This cost is close to the nationwide average of $15,282.

References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

• National Center for Education Statistics

• Image Credit: By Mgardzina under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.