by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is very important to learn the many expenses associated with your college career so you can plan appropriately. The expense of housing, meal plans, and supplies can really add up after 4 years (or maybe more)! Prepare an effective budget by taking these costs into account.
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Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at Bennett. The average student spent $4,800 for housing and $3,800 for dining in 2021.
The table below will show you the anticipated expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and meal plans for Bennett College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,600 | $8,600 |
| — Housing | $4,800 | |
| — Meals | $3,800 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $7,322 | $7,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $17,322 | $17,322 |
For the past five years, Bennett housing and dining costs have adjusted 2.8% on average each year, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 can expect to pay an average of $18,783 for room, board and other costs based upon today's trends. Those individuals would end up having to pay approximately $20,476 in their second year, and $24,721 in their fourth year.
Total room and board costs over four years would be somewhere around $86,421; for just two years it would be about $39,260.
* 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 Bennett 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 Bennett 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 Bennett.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 179 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
Students at Bennett pay $17,322 to live on campus, however the average student nationwide pays just $15,282.
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