Residence Life and Housing

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.

  • A $300 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is required for all spaces on campus.

    Residence Halls Rate Per Semester
    2026-27
    Standard 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
    2026-27
    2-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
    2026-27
    Shared 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.

  • 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

The following fees will be charged when applicable

Rate Per Semester

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