Montreat College Housing Costs

$1,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Montreat College?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Montreat 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 Montreat College

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,980 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,496. All told, a typical on-campus student at Montreat College spent approximately $16,590 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 Montreat College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$13,890	$16,038
— Housing	$4,980
— Meals	$6,496
Other Living Expenses	$1,500	$1,500
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$16,590	$18,738

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $71,357

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $71,357 in housing, food and other expenses.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Montreat College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,578
Two Years Ago	$14,170
One Year Ago	$12,230
Most Recent Year (2026)	$13,890
One Year From Now *	$14,372
Two Years From Now *	$14,872
Three Years From Now *	$15,389
Four Years From Now *	$15,924

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 3.5% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $17,072 in their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $18,624 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $17,572 by the end of a two-year program.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $71,357 over four years — compared with roughly $34,644 for a two-year stay.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at Montreat College

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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.