by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Southern California Seminary.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,320 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,446. All told, a typical on-campus student at Southern California Seminary budgeted around $25,119 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Southern California Seminary.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,079 | $29,016 |
| — Housing | $7,320 | |
| — Meals | $4,446 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,978 | $6,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 | $1,062 |
| Total | $25,119 | $36,270 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $120,529 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 Southern California Seminary.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,766 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,385 |
| One Year Ago | $19,449 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,079 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,909 |
| Two Years From Now * | $23,907 |
| Three Years From Now * | $26,087 |
| Four Years From Now * | $28,466 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 9.1% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $26,949 for their first year on campus.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $33,506 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $28,947 in their second and final year.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $120,529 over four years — compared with roughly $55,896 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 4 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |