by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Terra State Community College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $6,940 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $2,400. Altogether, an on-campus student at Terra State Community College can expect to spend about $26,589 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Terra State Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,000 | $20,659 |
| — Housing | $6,940 | |
| — Meals | $2,400 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,321 | $6,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| Total | $26,589 | $28,202 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. 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 $134,069 for living costs.
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 Terra State Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,722 |
| One Year Ago | $20,713 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,000 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,452 |
| Two Years From Now * | $25,204 |
| Three Years From Now * | $28,294 |
| Four Years From Now * | $31,763 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 12.3% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $29,041 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $38,352 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $31,793 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $134,069 for a four-year degree, versus about $60,834 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 131 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |