It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Lyon College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,770 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,760. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Lyon College spent approximately $17,250 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 Lyon College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,250 | $13,600 |
| — Housing | $5,770 | |
| — Meals | $5,760 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,500 | $2,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $17,250 | $17,950 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
The projected four-year total comes to about $69,065 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Lyon College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,230 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,250 |
| One Year Ago | $13,250 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,250 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,256 |
| Two Years From Now * | $13,263 |
| Three Years From Now * | $13,270 |
| Four Years From Now * | $13,276 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 0.1% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $17,256 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $17,276 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $17,263 in their second and final year.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $69,065 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $34,519 over a two-year associate program.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 495 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |