by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Vernon College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $1,000 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,320. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Vernon College spent approximately $16,494 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Vernon College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,670 | $11,934 |
| — Housing | $1,000 | |
| — Meals | $5,320 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,224 | $4,224 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total | $16,494 | $17,758 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. 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 $71,175 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 Vernon College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,363 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,544 |
| One Year Ago | $10,362 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $10,670 |
| One Year From Now * | $11,166 |
| Two Years From Now * | $11,686 |
| Three Years From Now * | $12,229 |
| Four Years From Now * | $12,798 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.7% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $16,990 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $18,622 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,510 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $71,175 for a four-year degree, versus about $34,500 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.
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) | 146 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 15 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |