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 Pacific Northwest College of Art.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $12,230 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $3,090. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Pacific Northwest College of Art faced a yearly bill of about $27,310 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $22,850 | $22,850 |
| — Housing | $12,230 | |
| — Meals | $3,090 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| Total | $27,310 | $27,310 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $120,590 in housing, food and other expenses.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $20,006 |
| Two Years Ago | $20,680 |
| One Year Ago | $21,892 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $22,850 |
| One Year From Now * | $23,932 |
| Two Years From Now * | $25,066 |
| Three Years From Now * | $26,254 |
| Four Years From Now * | $27,498 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 4.7% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $28,392 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $31,958 in year four — and a two-year student about $29,526 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $120,590 for four years, or about $57,918 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 130 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |