Imagine graduating debt-free!
At PBC, we are deeply committed to transforming your educational aspirations into reality without leaving you in debt for decades to come.
How can we do this?
Firstly, thanks to the generous support of Mannahouse, we are able to maintain highly affordable tuition rates, setting us apart from most other colleges and universities.
Secondly, our thoughtfully designed class and fee schedules are structured to empower students to work their way through school while pursuing their studies. Remarkably, over 91% of our students successfully graduate without any debt!
Most of our students are able to secure part-time employment opportunities in the Portland area, allowing them to attend classes until noon and then work during the afternoons or evenings. Some even take advantage of shared commuting arrangements, while others utilize the convenience of the nearby city bus line, which conveniently passes within a block of our campus.
We have also worked hard over the years to limit our tuition increases, as you can see in the graph below:
Average Cost of Attendance
| Student Type | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| On Campus Student* | $5,800 – $6,100 |
| Off Campus Student | $3,200 – $3,500 |
| Online Student | $2,800 |
| Music Student* | $6,200 – $6,500 |
Tuition & Fees
Portland Campus
| Tuition | |
| Full Time Tuition (12 – 18 Credits) | $3,095.00 |
| Per Credit Hour | $255.00 |
| Campus Audit / per credit hour | $130.00 |
| ESL / per credit hour | $80.00 |
| Student Services Fees | |
| Full Time Student Services | $197.00 |
| Part Time Student Services | $40.00-60.00 |
| Basic Liability Insurance | $15.00 |
| Registration Fee | $35.00 |
| ONE Conference (Spring semester only) | $50.00 |
| Graduation Fee (Sophomores & Seniors only) | $100.00 |
| Room & Board | |
| Dorm Residence and 2 meals (7 days a week) | $2520.00 |
| Dorm cleaning and key deposit (refundable) | $100.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| Classroom text required – varies between | $150.00 – $300.00 |
| Late Enrollment Fee | $100.00 |
| Parking – On Campus Students | $29.00 |
| Parking – Commuting Students | $5.00 |
| Fitness Center Membership | $69.00 |
| Music Fees | |
| Music / Worship & Creative Arts Students Fee | $59.00 |
| Private Music Lessons (per hour: 14 at $21.43) | $325.00-$650.00 |
| Midi Lab Fee – varies between | $25.00 – $60.00 |
| Midi Lab Key Deposit (refundable) | $25.00 |
| Misc. Music Fees – Worship & Creative Arts Students Only | $15.00 – $35.00 |
Online Campus
| Online Program Tuition & Fees | |
| Technology Fee (all students) | $20.00 |
| Registration Fee (all students) | $35.00 |
| Per Credit Hour (1-11 credits) | $220.00 |
| Flat Rate (12-18 credits) | $2,625.00 |
| Summer Per Credit Hour (max 5 credits) | $180.00 |
Withdrawal and Refunds
At PBC, we understand the importance of transparent financial processes. To ensure clarity regarding refunds, we have outlined the following policies:
Portland Campus Refund Policy
At PBC, we understand that circumstances may arise where a student needs to withdraw from their enrolled courses. In such cases, we have established this refund policy to ensure fair and transparent financial arrangements.
- Students whose accounts are paid in full at the time of enrollment are eligible for refunds as per the schedule provided below.
- For students with an outstanding balance on their account, any refundable amount will first be applied as a credit towards the outstanding balance owed.
- In cases where a credit balance remains on the student’s account after applying any applicable refunds and credits, a refund will be issued.
- If the credits applied do not fully cover the outstanding balance, it is the student’s responsibility to settle the remaining amount by the end of the semester. Failure to do so may result in collection efforts being initiated.
- Fees are non-refundable and will not be included in the refund process.
Please refer to the table below for a breakdown of the refund percentages based on the timing of the withdrawal:
| Weeks of Withdrawal | Tuition Refund/Credit |
|---|---|
| 1st and 2nd weeks | 80% |
| 3rd and 4th weeks | 60% |
| 5th and 6th weeks | 40% |
| 7th and 8th weeks | 20% |
| After 8th week | No refund/credit |
It is important to note that the refund or credit applies only to the tuition portion of the fees. For students who have paid their entire balance in full upfront, a prorated refund will be issued based on the withdrawal timing. For students on a payment plan, a prorated credit will be applied accordingly.
Additionally, room and board fees are prorated on a weekly basis, considering that a typical semester spans 16 weeks. Please note that room and board fees are all-inclusive, and no discounts are given for non-utilization of meal services.
Should you have any further questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Finance Office.
Online Campus Refund Policy
At PBC, we understand that circumstances may arise where a student needs to withdraw from their enrolled courses. In such cases, we have established this refund policy to ensure fair and transparent financial arrangements.
- Students whose accounts are paid in full at the time of enrollment are eligible for refunds as per the schedule provided below.
- For students with an outstanding balance on their account, any refundable amount will first be applied as a credit towards the outstanding balance owed.
- In cases where a credit balance remains on the student’s account after applying any applicable refunds and credits, a refund will be issued.
- If the credits applied do not fully cover the outstanding balance, it is the student’s responsibility to settle the remaining amount by the end of the semester. Failure to do so may result in collection efforts being initiated.
- Fees are non-refundable and will not be included in the refund process.
Please refer to the table below for a breakdown of the refund percentages based on the timing of the withdrawal:
| Weeks of Withdrawal | Tuition Refund/Credit |
|---|---|
| 1st and 2nd weeks | 100% |
| 3rd and 4th weeks | 80% |
| 5th and 6th weeks | 60% |
| 7th and 8th weeks | 40% |
| After 8th week | No refund/credit |
It is important to note that the refund or credit applies to the tuition portion of the fees. For students who have paid their entire balance in full upfront, a prorated refund will be issued based on the withdrawal timing. Registration and technology fees are non-refundable.
For students on a payment plan, a prorated credit will be applied accordingly.
Down Payments & Financial Assistance
Making Payments
Domestic Payments
International Payments
At Portland Bible College we want to do everything possible to help you get the best education you can at an affordable price. To that end, we’ve partnered with TransferMate Education to help make international transfers easier and free of charge.
TransferMate is an easy to use online payment platform which offers a secure, fast and affordable way to make your international educational payments around the world.
- – No international sender/receiver fees
- – Preferential exchange rates
- – 24 hour online tracking of all payments
- – 24 hour Customer Service
- – Receipt of all payments issued to sender/receiver
- – A safe and easy way to pay
Tutorials
- 1. Register your payment on https://portlandbiblecollege.transfermateeducation.com.
- 2. Choose Wire transfer or Credit Card.
- 3. Confirm your personal details and ‘Save and Confirm’ your payment to complete booking.
- – If you are paying by bank transfer, please make your payment to the instructed bank account.
- – If paying by credit card, simply enter your card details.
- 4. Once funds are received, payment is transferred to PBC and a confirmation is emailed to both you and PBC.
Cash & Checks
If you’d like to pay with cash or via check, you may bring your payment directly to the PBC Administration Building. Alternatively, you may mail your payment to:
Portland Bible College
c/o Finance Office
9150 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97220
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