MCC Housing Costs

$5,520 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$3,550 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$2,600 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$2,850 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at MCC?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Meridian Community College.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at MCC

This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $5,520 in 2026. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at Meridian Community College spent approximately $14,520 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Meridian Community College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$9,070	$13,145
— Housing	$5,520
— Meals	$3,550
Other Living Expenses	$2,850	$5,090
Books and Supplies	$2,600	$2,600
Total	$14,520	$20,835

Room & Board Over Four Years? Forecasted Cost is $61,214

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

The projected four-year total comes to about $61,214 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Meridian Community College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$8,243
Two Years Ago	$8,530
One Year Ago	$8,370
Most Recent Year (2026)	$9,070
One Year From Now *	$9,373
Two Years From Now *	$9,686
Three Years From Now *	$10,010
Four Years From Now *	$10,345

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 3.3% each year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $14,823 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $15,795 in year four — and a two-year student about $15,136 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $61,214 for a four-year degree, versus about $29,959 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Budget for Annual Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Living and Dining on Campus at MCC

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.