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 Franklin College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,800 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,605. All told, the average on-campus student at Franklin College can expect to spend about $23,773 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Franklin College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,511 | $20,538 |
| — Housing | $6,800 | |
| — Meals | $5,605 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,910 | $9,246 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,352 | $1,352 |
| Total | $23,773 | $31,136 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $110,638 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Franklin College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,060 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,605 |
| One Year Ago | $16,200 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,511 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,943 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,493 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,170 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,984 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 8.2% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $25,205 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $30,246 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $26,755 by the end of a two-year program.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $110,638 over four years — compared with roughly $51,960 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 689 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |