SMC Housing Costs

$3,492 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at SMC?

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

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at SMC

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,580 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,580. All in all, the average on-campus student at Spartanburg Methodist College spent approximately $18,368 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Spartanburg Methodist College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,526	$21,402
— Housing	$5,580
— Meals	$5,580
Other Living Expenses	$3,492	$4,294
Books and Supplies	$350	$350
Total	$18,368	$26,046

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Projected Four-Year Cost: $71,713

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $71,713 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Spartanburg Methodist College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$15,080
Two Years Ago	$15,410
One Year Ago	$15,442
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,526
One Year From Now *	$14,348
Two Years From Now *	$14,172
Three Years From Now *	$13,998
Four Years From Now *	$13,827

* estimated

The total declined relative to prior years, which is unusual and may reflect restated data.

Plan for Cost Creep

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

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at SMC

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. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.