by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to stay on campus? Consider how much extra the cost of living is at Bates College .
On this page you will find:
| Expense | On Campus |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,658 |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Total | $18,808 |
There was an average 3.0% cost change annually for the last five years in Bates room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 can expect to be charged approximately $19,331 for room, board and other costs based upon today's movements. Those individuals would end up spending somewhere around $19,870 for their 2nd year, and $21,000 for their 4th year.
Four-year students will end up paying a total sum of around $80,629 in living costs by the time they graduate, while students obtaining their associate degree will pay a total sum of about $39,201.
* 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 Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | Yes |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,816 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
Bates students pay $18,808 to live on campus, however the average student nationwide will pay only $15,282.
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