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Western Housing Costs

$5,200 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,790 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,300 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$3,150 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Western's Housing Costs Compare to the National Average?

There are extra expenses associated with going to college other than tuition. Find out below just how much you will end up having to pay to attend Western .

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Western Room and Board Expenses Western offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing expense for any average student was $5,200 in 2021, and the price of a standard dining plan was $4,790.

Find out Western Colorado University costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, and meals along with other charges in the table below.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$9,990$11,844
— Housing      $5,200
— Meals      $4,790
Other Living Expenses$3,150$3,150
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,300
Total$14,440$16,294

What is Room & Board Over Four Years? The Projected Sum Comes to $59,445

There was an average 1.2% price change each year for the last five years in Western room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming freshmen in 2022 should expect to pay an average of $14,606 for room, board and other costs according to today's movements. Those individuals will likely wind up spending around $14,775 for their second year, and $15,118 for their 4th year.

The entire degree (presuming you graduate on-time) the total will be close to $59,445 for four years or $29,381 for a two-year stay.

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More Details on Campus Living Arrangements & Food Plans

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 Western 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 Western 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 Western.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,241
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan19

Campus Costs are Average Compared to Other Schools

Students who live on campus at Western Colorado University pay a total of $14,440 for their room and board. This cost is close to the national average of $15,282.

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