by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is essential to understand the many costs associated with your college career in order to plan accordingly. The expense of housing, meal plans, and supplies can really mount up after 4 years (or maybe more)! Make the best financial decision for yourself by taking these costs into account.
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The table below will show you the average expected expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and meal plans for University of Central Missouri.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,358 | $9,358 |
| — Housing | $5,846 | |
| — Meals | $3,350 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total | $13,121 | $13,121 |
For the past five years, UCM room and board have changed 2.0% each year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If the latest tendencies proceed, incoming freshmen in 2022 will be charged about $13,433 in housing, meals and additional expenses in their first year of attendance. Those young people will likely wind up paying roughly $13,758 in their 2nd year, and $14,448 in their 4th year.
Total room and board costs over four years will be approximately $55,736; for just two years it will be about $27,191.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether UCM does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like UCM that offer 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 at UCM.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 3,993 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
UCM room and board costs as compared to the U.S. average was not accessible. It could be that many students who attend this school commute or are online students.
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