There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Independence Community College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $3,750 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,400. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Independence Community College spent approximately $14,416 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Independence Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,400 | $10,258 |
| — Housing | $3,750 | |
| — Meals | $3,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,200 | $3,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $816 | $816 |
| Total | $14,416 | $14,074 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. 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 $60,427 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Independence Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,650 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,300 |
| One Year Ago | $9,300 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $10,400 |
| One Year From Now * | $10,669 |
| Two Years From Now * | $10,945 |
| Three Years From Now * | $11,229 |
| Four Years From Now * | $11,520 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 2.6% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $14,685 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $15,536 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $14,961 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $60,427 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $29,646 for a two-year stay.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 296 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |