Financial Information

Charges 2023-2024

*Academic Standing Committee approval required to take more than 18 hours.

Other Fees

Health Insurance

Traditional undergraduate students who qualify for the required student health insurance plan will be charged per semester, unless they show proof of comparable coverage and waive the plan. Fees are as follows:

• Fall semester (8/15/23 – 12/31/23): $1,273.50 
• Spring semester (1/1/24 – 8/14/24): $2,079.50

All other students (seminary, graduate, online only undergraduates) can enroll in the student health insurance plan on a voluntary basis and will be charged the following fee:

• Fall semester (8/15/23 – 12/31/23): $1,687.00
• Spring semester (1/1/24 – 8/14/24): $2,755.00

Wellness Fee

The Wellness Fee offers students access to necessary care, prevention, and support services on campus.  Multnomah University is committed to providing inclusive and responsive care that promotes holistic wellbeing of all students.  This fee funds programming, services and staff necessary to care for student in their time at MU.  The Wellness Fee is included in the College Student Program Fees listed above.

Graduation

• Undergraduate   $90.00
• Graduate & Seminary    $135.00
• Doctor of Ministry     $150.00

Course Change

• Add/Drop     $5.00 per course change after the first week of class

Transcript

• Official Transcript $6.00

Individual courses may have additional required fees. These will be listed with the individual course or lab in the online schedule.

Costs of Attendance

The estimated costs for tuition/fees and food/housing for a full-time undergraduate student living on or off campus for one school year is $41,318.

The estimated costs for tuition/fees and food/housing for a full-time undergraduate student living with parents for one school year is $33,918.

The estimated costs for tuition/fees and food/housing for a full-time graduate student living on or off campus is $21,720. (Tuition estimate based on 8 credits per semester)

The estimated costs for tuition/fees and food/housing for a full-time seminary student living on or off campus is $20,680. (Tuition estimate based on 8 credits per semester)

All student's personal budget should also include amounts for books, course materials, equipment and supplies (est. $1,500), transportation (est. $1,300) and miscellaneous personal expenses (est. $1,200). The listed amounts are estimated average expenses individual amounts may differ.

Meal Plans

Believing that good nutrition ­facilitates the learning process, the university requires all students living in the residence halls to purchase a meal plan. Meal plan requirements for residential students are based on class standing, with some consideration for housing location as well.  Details can be found on the Meal Plans page of the MU website.  Also, included in the meal plan is a flex credit. This is a credit on the student’s ID card that can be used in the café or cafeteria. For more information about residence life and meal options, please browse the “Housing” section of the Multnomah University website. In addition, our food service provider, Pioneer Catering, offers a number of commuter meal plans for non-resident students. Plans and associated costs can be found on the Multnomah University website under “Dining Services”.

Financial Planning

In addition to the minimum down payment required, students in apartment-style housing should reserve funds to cover expenses of moving, a month’s advance rental, and day-to-day living. A month’s wages in reserve is recommended to cover the interim while securing employment or waiting for frequently delayed veterans benefits.