by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Pearl River Community College.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $5,300 in 2026. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at Pearl River Community College spent approximately $14,034 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 Pearl River Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,636 | $19,952 |
| — Housing | $5,702 | |
| — Meals | $3,934 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,048 | $6,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total | $14,034 | $27,494 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $71,352 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Pearl River Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,820 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,820 |
| One Year Ago | $8,048 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $9,636 |
| One Year From Now * | $10,962 |
| Two Years From Now * | $12,471 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,187 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,140 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 13.8% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $15,360 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $20,538 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $16,869 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $71,352 over four years — compared with roughly $32,229 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,019 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |