by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are extra expenses related to going to college other than tuition. Find out exactly how much you'll be spending to attend Buena Vista University .
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Discover Buena Vista University housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus, in addition to dining plans along with other charges in the table below.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,370 | $7,645 |
| — Housing | $5,114 | |
| — Meals | $5,256 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,762 | $6,853 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,146 | $1,146 |
| Total | $14,278 | $15,644 |
On-campus housing and dining at BVU have changed an average of 2.9% for each of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If present trends persist, 2022 incoming freshmen will pay about $14,836 in housing, meals and other expenses for their first year of college. By their last year an undergraduate might spend somewhere around $15,421 for an associate degree, and $16,675 for a four-year degree.
Over the length of obtaining your degree the total will be around $62,968 for four years or $30,258 for two years.
* 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 BVU 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 BVU 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 BVU.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 836 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
BVU room & board add up to $14,278, which is close to the national average of $15,282.
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