by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Berea College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,202 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,006. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Berea College paid roughly $14,638 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Berea College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,088 | $13,861 |
| — Housing | $4,202 | |
| — Meals | $4,006 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $14,638 | $17,411 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $62,354 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Berea College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,084 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,342 |
| One Year Ago | $10,692 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $11,088 |
| One Year From Now * | $11,455 |
| Two Years From Now * | $11,836 |
| Three Years From Now * | $12,229 |
| Four Years From Now * | $12,634 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 3.3% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $15,005 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $16,184 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $15,386 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $62,354 over four years — compared with roughly $30,391 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,609 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |