It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Jefferson College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,106 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $2,500. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Jefferson College spent approximately $20,861 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 Jefferson College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,022 | $17,022 |
| — Housing | $7,106 | |
| — Meals | $2,500 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,119 | $5,944 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| Total | $20,861 | $23,686 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $141,262 for living costs.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Jefferson College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,535 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,644 |
| One Year Ago | $9,465 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,022 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,477 |
| Two Years From Now * | $27,098 |
| Three Years From Now * | $34,191 |
| Four Years From Now * | $43,140 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 26.2% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $25,316 for room, board and essentials in year one.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $46,979 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $30,937 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $141,262 over four years — compared with roughly $56,253 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 220 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 14 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |