How Does Beacon's Living Costs Compare to the National Average?
Room, board, as well as other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does Beacon College charge for these necessities, and how does it compare to other schools?
How Room & Board Affects Your College Costs
Make a good college choice for yourself by taking the true cost of college into account. Start by understanding how much you'll be paying each year for room, board, and other living expenses.
A Room, Some Food, and Other Stuff That's Not Free for Some Reason
Beacon College prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing expense for a typical student was $7,048 in 2017 - 2018, and the cost of a standard dining plan was $4,042.
Discover Beacon College housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, and also meals along with other expenses in the table below.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,090 | $11,090 |
| -- Housing | $7,048 | |
| -- Meals | $4,042 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,080 | $5,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $18,170 | $17,194 |
What's Room & Board Going to Cost Over 4 Years? The Total Comes to $83,711
In the past five years, Beacon room and board have changed 4.3% per year on average. This years' incoming first year students can expect to pay around $19,687 for housing and dining expenses based on current trends. Two-year students would pay somewhere around $20,492 in their final year, while bachelor degree students are going to shell out $21,330 in their final year.
Four-year students will end up paying a total of $83,711 in living costs by the time they complete their degree, while students obtaining their associates degree will pay a total of $40,179.
More Details on Campus Living Arrangements & Food Plans
| Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 290 |
| Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week | 19 |
Campus Expense is Much Higher Than Average
On-campus living expenses at Beacon come to $18,170. This is well above the usual cost of $14,604.
