by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Marshalltown Community College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,200 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $2,550. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at Marshalltown Community College budgeted around $19,570 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Marshalltown Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,870 | $16,310 |
| — Housing | $5,200 | |
| — Meals | $2,550 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $19,570 | $22,010 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Over four years you could pay about $89,331 by the time you graduate.
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 Marshalltown Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,473 |
| One Year Ago | $11,950 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,870 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,896 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,998 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,183 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,454 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 7.4% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,596 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,154 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $21,698 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $89,331 over four years — compared with roughly $42,294 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 156 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |