by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Hinds Community College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $2,400 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $3,400. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at Hinds Community College budgeted around $11,049 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Hinds Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,385 | $14,955 |
| — Housing | $2,400 | |
| — Meals | $3,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,464 | $3,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $11,049 | $20,123 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $45,420 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Hinds Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,040 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,040 |
| One Year Ago | $8,164 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $7,385 |
| One Year From Now * | $7,505 |
| Two Years From Now * | $7,628 |
| Three Years From Now * | $7,752 |
| Four Years From Now * | $7,879 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.6% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $11,169 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $11,543 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $11,292 by the end of a two-year program.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $45,420 over four years — compared with roughly $22,461 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,428 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |