by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Spelman College.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $18,091 in 2026. Taken together, a student living on campus at Spelman College budgeted around $28,101 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 Spelman College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $23,086 | $24,426 |
| — Housing | $18,091 | |
| — Meals | $4,995 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,515 | $3,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $28,101 | $29,441 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $132,739 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Spelman College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $18,563 |
| Two Years Ago | $19,181 |
| One Year Ago | $19,808 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $23,086 |
| One Year From Now * | $24,961 |
| Two Years From Now * | $26,988 |
| Three Years From Now * | $29,180 |
| Four Years From Now * | $31,550 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 8.1% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $29,976 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $36,565 in year four — and a two-year student about $32,003 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $132,739 for a four-year degree, versus about $61,979 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,626 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |