Dean College Housing Costs

$12,546 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$7,318 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$1,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at Dean College?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Dean College.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Dean College

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $12,546 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,318. All in all, a typical student living on campus at Dean College spent approximately $23,934 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 Dean College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$21,434	$8,925
— Housing	$12,546
— Meals	$7,318
Other Living Expenses	$1,500	$1,700
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Total	$23,934	$11,625

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Projected Four-Year Total: $102,674

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

The projected four-year total comes to about $102,674 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 Dean College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,590
Two Years Ago	$20,042
One Year Ago	$20,692
Most Recent Year (2026)	$21,434
One Year From Now *	$22,106
Two Years From Now *	$22,800
Three Years From Now *	$23,515
Four Years From Now *	$24,253

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 3.1% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $24,606 for their first year on campus.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $26,753 in year four — and a two-year student about $25,300 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $102,674 over four years — compared with roughly $49,906 over a two-year associate program.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Living and Dining on Campus at Dean College

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.