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 Galveston College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $3,200 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,124. All told, the average on-campus student at Galveston College can expect to spend about $21,072 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Galveston College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,968 | $15,900 |
| — Housing | $3,200 | |
| — Meals | $5,124 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,058 | $5,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| Total | $21,072 | $23,004 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
The projected four-year total comes to about $95,866 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Galveston College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,353 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,137 |
| One Year Ago | $13,570 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,968 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,040 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,195 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,438 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,777 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 7.7% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,144 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $25,881 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $23,299 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $95,866 over four years — compared with roughly $45,443 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 130 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 14 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |