by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Lake Forest College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,200 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,500. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Lake Forest College budgeted around $20,416 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 Lake Forest College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,748 | $15,748 |
| — Housing | $6,200 | |
| — Meals | $6,500 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total | $20,416 | $20,416 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $86,741 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Lake Forest College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,398 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,758 |
| One Year Ago | $15,798 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,748 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,240 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,747 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,271 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,811 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 3.1% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,908 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $22,479 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,415 in their second and final year.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $86,741 for a four-year degree, versus about $42,323 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,314 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |