Hastings Housing Costs

$4,310 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Hastings?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Hastings 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 Hastings

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,990 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,060. Altogether, a student living on campus at Hastings College spent approximately $21,700 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Hastings College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$16,360	$19,750
— Housing	$5,990
— Meals	$6,060
Other Living Expenses	$4,310	$4,310
Books and Supplies	$1,030	$1,030
Total	$21,700	$25,090

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Forecasted Cost is $92,735

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. 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 $92,735 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 Hastings College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$14,804
Two Years Ago	$15,232
One Year Ago	$16,000
Most Recent Year (2026)	$16,360
One Year From Now *	$16,933
Two Years From Now *	$17,526
Three Years From Now *	$18,140
Four Years From Now *	$18,776

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 3.5% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,273 in their first year.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,116 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,866 by the end of a two-year program.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $92,735 over four years — compared with roughly $45,139 for two years on campus.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at Hastings

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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.