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 Beacon College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $9,278 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,380. Taken together, a student living on campus at Beacon College budgeted around $28,928 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Beacon College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $21,858 | $20,308 |
| — Housing | $9,278 | |
| — Meals | $6,380 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,070 | $4,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $28,928 | $25,878 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $124,810 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Beacon College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $19,516 |
| Two Years Ago | $20,790 |
| One Year Ago | $20,912 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $21,858 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,732 |
| Two Years From Now * | $23,641 |
| Three Years From Now * | $24,587 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,570 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.0% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $29,802 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $32,640 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $30,711 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $124,810 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $60,513 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown 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) | 422 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |