There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Barton College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,992 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,032. All told, a student living on campus at Barton College paid roughly $20,608 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Barton College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,084 | $17,680 |
| — Housing | $4,992 | |
| — Meals | $7,032 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $674 | $674 |
| Total | $20,608 | $21,204 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $96,980 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Barton College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,820 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,950 |
| One Year Ago | $15,900 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,084 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,428 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,879 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,444 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,133 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 7.9% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $21,952 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $26,657 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $23,403 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $96,980 over four years — compared with roughly $45,355 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 651 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |