by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Jackson College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,650 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,660. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Jackson College paid roughly $18,304 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Jackson College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,922 | $14,778 |
| — Housing | $5,650 | |
| — Meals | $5,660 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Total | $18,304 | $19,160 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over four years you could pay about $75,753 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Jackson College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,212 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,602 |
| One Year Ago | $14,522 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,922 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,171 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,425 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,683 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,946 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.8% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $18,553 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $19,328 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $18,807 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $75,753 for a four-year degree, versus about $37,360 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 398 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 14 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |