Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Hendrix College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,700 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,300. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Hendrix College spent approximately $22,666 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 Hendrix College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,372 | $15,370 |
| — Housing | $7,700 | |
| — Meals | $7,300 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,394 | $3,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $22,666 | $19,664 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $99,721 for living costs.
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 Hendrix College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,500 |
| One Year Ago | $17,694 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,372 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,236 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,141 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,088 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,080 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.7% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $23,530 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $26,374 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $24,435 in their second and final year.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $99,721 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $47,965 for two years on campus.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
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) | 1,258 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 28 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |