by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Whittier College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,631 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,098. All told, a student living on campus at Whittier College spent approximately $20,082 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Whittier College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,082 | $10,800 |
| — Housing | $8,631 | |
| — Meals | $7,098 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $20,082 | $13,300 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $87,749 for living costs.
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 Whittier College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,168 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,272 |
| One Year Ago | $16,623 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,082 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,795 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,537 |
| Three Years From Now * | $20,308 |
| Four Years From Now * | $21,109 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.9% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $20,795 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $23,109 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $21,537 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $87,749 over four years — compared with roughly $42,332 for a two-year stay.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers 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. 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) | 793 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |