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 Community College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,060 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $2,850. Taken together, an on-campus student at Southwestern Community College budgeted around $13,870 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Southwestern Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,712 | $12,349 |
| — Housing | $6,060 | |
| — Meals | $2,850 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,772 | $3,374 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Total | $13,870 | $17,109 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $57,357 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 Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,185 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,207 |
| One Year Ago | $9,682 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $10,712 |
| One Year From Now * | $10,896 |
| Two Years From Now * | $11,084 |
| Three Years From Now * | $11,275 |
| Four Years From Now * | $11,470 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 1.7% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $14,054 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $14,628 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $14,242 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $57,357 for four years, or about $28,296 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.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 243 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |