room and board

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Most private colleges charge in the neighborhood of $90,000 for tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Cruises still are value plays — passage, room and board and entertainment remain usually more expensive on land than on a cruise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Later, she babysat and washed dishes for an academic couple in exchange for room and board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The full cost of attendance—which includes room and board, fees and books—will be about $98,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

They’d give you room and board for a week and a small honorarium to pay for your time off work.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline