by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Colby-Sawyer College.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $17,364 in 2026. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Colby-Sawyer College spent approximately $22,264 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Colby-Sawyer College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,814 | $20,340 |
| — Housing | $17,364 | |
| — Meals | $1,450 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,450 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total | $22,264 | $25,840 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $96,470 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Colby-Sawyer College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,891 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,368 |
| One Year Ago | $18,308 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,814 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,527 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,269 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,038 |
| Four Years From Now * | $21,836 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 3.8% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,977 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $25,286 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $23,719 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $96,470 for a four-year degree, versus about $46,696 for two years on campus.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 884 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |