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 Southwestern College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $4,838 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,456. Taken together, a student living on campus at Southwestern College paid roughly $28,512 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Southwestern College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,598 | $18,218 |
| — Housing | $4,838 | |
| — Meals | $5,456 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $7,914 | $8,827 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $28,512 | $28,045 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $131,590 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Southwestern College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,600 |
| One Year Ago | $19,270 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,598 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,213 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,962 |
| Three Years From Now * | $24,855 |
| Four Years From Now * | $26,904 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 8.2% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $30,127 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $35,818 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $31,876 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $131,590 over four years — compared with roughly $62,003 for a two-year stay.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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. 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) | 551 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 17 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |