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 Colby College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $9,270 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $8,620. All told, the average on-campus student at Colby College budgeted around $20,440 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 Colby College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,740 | $7,220 |
| — Housing | $9,270 | |
| — Meals | $8,620 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| Total | $20,440 | $8,920 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $90,188 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Colby College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,595 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,180 |
| One Year Ago | $17,970 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,740 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,547 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,389 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,268 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,184 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.3% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $21,247 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $23,884 in year four — and a two-year student about $22,089 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $90,188 for four years, or about $43,336 over a two-year associate program.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,356 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |