by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Hope College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,070 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $6,290. Altogether, an on-campus student at Hope College faced a yearly bill of about $18,280 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Hope College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,050 | $6,250 |
| — Housing | $6,070 | |
| — Meals | $6,290 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,040 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Total | $18,280 | $10,050 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over four years you could pay about $84,630 by the time you graduate.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Hope College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,970 |
| One Year Ago | $14,220 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,050 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,122 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,270 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,500 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,818 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 7.1% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $19,352 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $23,048 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $20,500 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $84,630 for four years, or about $39,852 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,472 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |