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 Butler Community 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 $7,550 in 2026. All told, an on-campus student at Butler Community College can expect to spend about $13,350 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Butler Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,950 | $17,952 |
| — Housing | $7,550 | |
| — Meals | $2,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $13,350 | $21,352 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $57,091 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Butler Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,985 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,250 |
| One Year Ago | $9,620 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $9,950 |
| One Year From Now * | $10,306 |
| Two Years From Now * | $10,675 |
| Three Years From Now * | $11,057 |
| Four Years From Now * | $11,453 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.6% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $13,706 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $14,853 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $14,075 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $57,091 over four years — compared with roughly $27,781 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers 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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 377 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |