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 Columbia Gorge 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 $7,341 in 2026. All told, the average on-campus student at Columbia Gorge Community College can expect to spend about $19,662 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Columbia Gorge Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,017 | $21,651 |
| — Housing | $7,341 | |
| — Meals | $5,676 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,145 | $5,145 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $19,662 | $28,296 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $86,324 for living costs.
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 Columbia Gorge Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,151 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,486 |
| One Year Ago | $12,486 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,017 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,743 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,509 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,319 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,173 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 5.6% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,388 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $22,818 in year four — and a two-year student about $21,154 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $86,324 for a four-year degree, versus about $41,542 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) | 50 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 10 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |