Room and Meal Plan Costs
Living on campus offers greater support for academic achievement and growth in social maturity and self-reliance. It also encourages students to have an increased understanding of themselves and others through on-campus community living. Furthermore, living on campus offers convenience through proximity to classes, university events, and activities.
Salem Campus
A $300 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is required for all spaces on campus.
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A $300 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is required for all spaces on campus.
Residence Halls Rate Per Semester
2026-27Standard Single $5,250 Standard Double $4,595 Per Occupant Standard Triple $4,595 Per Occupant Single with Private Bathroom $5,560 Double with Private Bathroom $5,050 per occupant Single with Shared Bathroom $5,300 3-Bedroom Suite with Shared Bathroom $5,300 per occupant Double as a single (Room buyout - 1 person) $5,775 The Cascadia Project - pilot program for 3rd and 4th year students who want to live on campus in a double as a single without a dining plan $5,775 -
Juniors and seniors are eligible to live in the apartments. Appliances include a refrigerator, gas stove and oven, and a dishwasher. Utilities and wifi-internet are factored into the rates. The rates listed are per occupant, per semester. No dining plan is required since the apartments have kitchens within each unit.
Apartment Type - Salem Rate per Semester
2026-272-Person Studio/Efficiency Apartment $5,045/Each Occupant 1-Person Studio/Efficiency Apartment $5,550 1-Bedroom Apartment (Double occupancy) $5,045/Each Occupant 2-Bedroom Apartment $5,800/Each Occupant 4-Bedroom Apartment $5,800/Each Occupant -
Academic Year Dining Plans
All first year students residing on campus will be required to purchase a 19 meal plan their first semester on campus.
Dining Plan Rate per Semester 2026-27 19-Meal Plan + $50 Flex Dollars $4,375 14-Meal Plan + $150 Flex Dollars $4,270 10-Meal Plan + $250 Flex Dollars $3,730 Academic Year Commuter Plans
Commuter Plan Rate per Semester 2026-27 80-block plan + $150 flex dollars $1,190 32-Block plan + $150 Flex Dollars $565
Portland Campus - ArtHouse
A $300 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is required for all spaces on campus.-
First year students are required to live in ArtHouse while attending PNCA-Willamette, unless they meet the requirements for living off campus. All living spaces are apartment style; some have multi person bedrooms, and others single occupancy bedrooms. The price is based on the number of persons in the bedroom, not necessarily the unit, itself. When selecting a living space in ArtHouse, it's best to choose the type of bedroom you would like, rather than the unit itself as the number of units are limited, and spaces are filled based on availability. Dining plans are not available on the Portland campus.
Apartment Type - Portland Rate Per Semester
2026-27Shared Studio Apartment (Double Occupancy) $6,380/Each Occupant Private Studio Apartment (Single Occupancy) $8,505 Shared Bedroom in Multi Occupancy unit (Double Occupancy) $6,745/Each Occupant Private Bedroom in Multi Occupancy Unit (Single Occupancy) $8,090
Summer 2026 - Salem & Portland
Summer housing is available in both Portland and Salem campuses and is only offered in apartment spaces. There is no dining available over the summer. Rates are for the duration of the contract and will not be prorated. These rates are for the 2026 Summer. A $300 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is required for all spaces on campus.
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ArtHouse Rates - Portland Summer - Dates 5/18 to 7/31/26 Shared Studio Apartment $1,500/summer Shared bedroom in multi-occupancy unit $1,800/summer Private bedroom in multi-occupancy unit $2,100/summer Private Studio Apartment $2,400/summer Apartments Rates - Salem 2 bedroom apartment - Kaneko Commons $2,785/summer each occupant 4 bedroom apartment - Kaneko Commons
Apartments will be filled to their occupancy: Each student will have a single sleeping space, but will have common bathrooms (2 per unit), living Room and kitchen area
$1,595/summer Each Occupant
Additional Academic and Summer Contract Fees
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The following fees will be charged when applicable |
Rate Per Semester |
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| Activity Fee (all students in on-campus housing) | $75 |
| Cleaning after move out | $50/hour |
| Cleaning/Damage deposit (Prepaid and refundable) | $300 |
| Early arrival/Late stay | $100/night |
| Housing contract cancellation prior to 6/1 | $300 |
| Housing contract cancellation after 5/31, and throughout each contract's stated academic year | $900 |
| Lost key/Lock change - Portland Campus | $25 minimum |
| Lost key/Lock change - Salem Campus | $100 |
| Winter Break stay (2025-26 Academic Year) | $500 |