by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Trinidad State College.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $9,693 in 2026. Taken together, a student living on campus at Trinidad State College can expect to spend about $24,059 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 Trinidad State College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,173 | $23,265 |
| — Housing | $9,693 | |
| — Meals | $6,480 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,426 | $6,426 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Total | $24,059 | $31,151 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $104,413 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Trinidad State College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,130 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,598 |
| One Year Ago | $14,772 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,173 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,952 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,769 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,625 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,523 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.8% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $24,838 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $27,409 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $25,655 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 $104,413 for four years, or about $50,493 for two years on campus.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. 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) | 377 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |