Understanding the many expenses related to attending college will allow you to make a good decision. These additional costs of supplies, room, and board add up quick!
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The next table outlines average expected prices at Franklin and Marshall College both for on-campus and off-campus housing, dining and other expenses.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,740 | $14,740 |
| — Housing | $8,722 | |
| — Meals | $6,018 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $17,212 | $17,212 |
On-campus housing and dining at Franklin and Marshall have changed about 1.6% per year these past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current tendencies persist, 2022 incoming freshmen will pay about $17,453 in housing, meals and additional expenses for their first year of college. By their last year a student might pay approximately $17,699 for an associate degree, and $18,203 for a four-year degree.
Four-year students will end up paying a total sum of somewhere around $71,307 in housing and dining expenses by the time they graduate, while associate degree students will pay a total sum of about $35,153.

* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Franklin and Marshall does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 2,272 |
With room, board, books, supplies, and other expenses costing students living on campus $17,212, Franklin and Marshall College is above the national average of $15,282.

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