by our College Data Analytics TeamDid you know there will be other costs in addition to tuition to go to college? Consider how much extra the cost of living is at Lake Forest College .
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In 2021, students at Lake Forest paid $5,540 for housing and $5,958 for dining.
The next table outlines average expected expenses at Lake Forest College for both living on campus or off campus, dining plans as well as other expenses.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,498 | $11,498 |
| — Housing | $5,540 | |
| — Meals | $5,958 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $15,398 | $15,398 |
There was an average 3.4% price adjustment every year over the past five years in Lake Forest housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's tendencies in room, board, and other expenses continue, we predict incoming freshman students in 2022 to spend about $15,949 for their first year of school. By their last year an undergraduate might spend somewhere around $16,523 for a two-year degree, and $17,738 for a bachelor's degree.
Total room and board costs over the course of four years would be close to $67,330; for two years it will be about $32,473.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Lake Forest does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like Lake Forest that offer 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 at Lake Forest.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,236 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
Lake Forest room & board amount to $15,398, which is close to the U.S. average of $15,282.
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