by our College Data Analytics TeamDid you know there will be added costs in addition to tuition to attend college? Check out just how much extra you'll pay for living expenses at Western Michigan University .
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The table below will show you the average expected expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and other expenses for Western Michigan University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,884 | $10,884 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,523 | $2,523 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| Total | $14,513 | $14,513 |
Housing and meal plans at WMU have changed around 2.4% for each year of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing tendencies in housing and meal expenses go on, we predict incoming freshman students in 2022 to be charged about $14,868 for their first year of school. Those individuals will likely wind up having to pay an average of $15,232 in their 2nd year, and $15,992 in their 4th year.
Four-year students will end up having to pay a total of approximately $61,700 in room and board by the time they complete their degree, while two-year students will pay a total of about $30,101.
* 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 WMU 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 WMU 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 WMU.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 5,130 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
Students who live on campus at Western Michigan University pay as much as $14,513 for their room and board. This amount is not far from the national average of $15,282.
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