by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Albion College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,750 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,750. All told, an on-campus student at Albion College budgeted around $15,580 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Albion College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,780 | $11,720 |
| — Housing | $6,750 | |
| — Meals | $6,750 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $950 | $1,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| Total | $15,580 | $13,990 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
The projected four-year total comes to about $64,441 by the time you graduate.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Albion College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,180 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,270 |
| One Year Ago | $13,520 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,780 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,989 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,201 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,416 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,635 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.5% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $15,789 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $16,435 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $16,001 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $64,441 for a four-year degree, versus about $31,790 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,693 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |