Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Bridgewater College.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $14,850 in 2026. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Bridgewater College can expect to spend about $22,853 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Bridgewater College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,428 | $21,870 |
| — Housing | $14,850 | |
| — Meals | $3,578 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,420 | $4,639 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,005 | $1,005 |
| Total | $22,853 | $27,514 |
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.
The projected four-year total comes to about $103,031 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Bridgewater College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,055 |
| One Year Ago | $17,790 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,428 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,522 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,683 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,912 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,214 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 5.9% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $23,947 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $27,639 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $25,108 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $103,031 over four years — compared with roughly $49,055 over a two-year associate program.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,391 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |