BVU Room & Board and How it Measures up
There are extra expenses associated with going to college in addition to tuition fees. Learn exactly how much you will be spending to go to BVU.
Will This Really Affect the Cost of Attending BVU?
Knowing all the expenses related to going to college can allow you to make the right college choice. These additional costs of housing, food, and supplies may add up quickly!
Room and Board Expenses & Costs
In 2015 - 2016, students at BVU spent $4,550 for housing and $4,496 for dining.
The table below will show you the expected expenses of on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for Buena Vista University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,046 | $5,512 |
| -- Housing | $4,550 | |
| -- Meals | $4,496 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,342 | $6,215 |
| Books and Supplies | $885 | $885 |
| Total | $12,273 | $12,612 |
Total of $54,848 in Living Costs Over 4 Years
For the past five years, BVU meal plans and housing costs have adjusted 3.2% on average each year. If existing trends in room, board, and other expenses continue, we predict this year's incoming first years to be charged $13,071 for their first year of school. Associate's degree students would spend close to $13,489 on their last year, while bachelor degree students will likely spend $13,921 for their last year.
Total room and board costs over four years will be $54,848; for just two years it will be $26,560.
Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan
| Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,012 |
| Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week | 19 |
Below Average Costs to Live On Campus
Room and board at BVU is priced very reasonably! The typical student pays $12,273 as opposed to the national average of $13,996.
