by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Hampden-Sydney College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,332 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $8,400. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Hampden-Sydney College budgeted around $22,126 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Hampden-Sydney College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,876 | $14,822 |
| — Housing | $8,332 | |
| — Meals | $8,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total | $22,126 | $18,072 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $103,951 by the time you graduate.
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 Hampden-Sydney College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,333 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,699 |
| One Year Ago | $17,175 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,876 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,313 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,854 |
| Three Years From Now * | $24,506 |
| Four Years From Now * | $26,278 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 7.2% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $23,563 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $28,528 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $25,104 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $103,951 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $48,667 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,064 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |