by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Wheaton College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,640 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,370. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Wheaton College paid roughly $18,946 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Wheaton College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,570 | $16,118 |
| — Housing | $7,640 | |
| — Meals | $5,370 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,440 | $3,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $936 |
| Total | $18,946 | $20,124 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $85,780 by the time you graduate.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Wheaton College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,180 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,870 |
| One Year Ago | $14,830 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,570 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,511 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,509 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,567 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,689 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 6.0% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $19,887 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $23,065 in year four — and a two-year student about $20,885 for the last year of an associate degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $85,780 for four years, or about $40,772 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. 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) | 2,200 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 18 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |