West Hills College-Coalinga Housing Costs

$3,978 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at West Hills College-Coalinga?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Coalinga College.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at West Hills College-Coalinga

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $3,492 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,630. All in all, a student living on campus at Coalinga College budgeted around $17,608 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Coalinga College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,568	$29,016
— Housing	$3,492
— Meals	$4,630
Other Living Expenses	$3,978	$6,192
Books and Supplies	$1,062	$1,062
Total	$17,608	$36,270

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $77,334

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $77,334 in room, board and other essentials.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Coalinga College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$10,868
Two Years Ago	$10,468
One Year Ago	$11,778
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,568
One Year From Now *	$13,223
Two Years From Now *	$13,912
Three Years From Now *	$14,638
Four Years From Now *	$15,401

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 5.2% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $18,263 for room, board and essentials in year one.

By their final year, a student might pay about $20,441 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $18,952 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $77,334 over four years — compared with roughly $37,215 over a two-year associate program.

Budget for Annual Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at West Hills College-Coalinga

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.