Completing a degree while caring for the well-being of a family presents very unique challenges. Multnomah University offers special support by providing quality, low-cost housing located directly on campus as well as a thriving community of student families to connect with. Our housing is comprised of families spanning the spectrum of backgrounds and situations: from newly-weds, to those well seasoned in their marriage; from couples without children, to empty nesters, to single parent families with young children; from locals, to internationals – all supporting one another as they strive to achieve their academic goals.
Support
The Area Coordinator (AC) for Apartment Style Housing manages the Family Housing complexes. Multnomah also employs a student worker to assist the Family Housing community. Both employees are enthusiastic about building connections in our community and serving as a resource in any capacity that he/she is able.
To qualify for Student Family housing, the student must be enrolled three-quarter time in his or her program (9 credits for undergraduates, 6 credits for graduates; online courses do not count toward meeting this minimum). All other unit occupants must be either the spouse or dependant of the student. Students in traditional programs are given first priority. Students in the Adult Degree Completion Program are given second priority due to having classes only one night per week. Single college students over 21 years of age are given third priority.
*Applicants must be accepted to Multnomah University and submit a non-refundable $50 deposit along with the housing application to be entered on the waiting list. Available units are offered first based on the student’s priority status and second on the date of the application/deposit submission.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Assistant Director of Housing Operations at 503.251.6500 or housing@multnomah.edu.
Application
Family Housing Application
Student Family Housing Options
Scruggs Townhomes
The Newton Peter Scruggs townhomes were completed in October of 1995 and were specifically designed to house students and their families. Scruggs has fifty-two townhouse-style apartments on a two and one-half acre site located to the east of Multnomah's main campus on 87th Avenue. The units are clustered around a beautiful courtyard and walkway. Each unit comes with an assigned parking spot in an adjacent lot.
Unit Options
| Bedrooms |
Baths |
Sq. Feet |
Price/semester
(2012-2013) |
| Studio |
1 |
420 |
$2,350 |
| 2 |
1.5 |
917 |
$3,300 |
| 3 |
1.5 |
1000 |
$3,600 |
Inclusions
- All kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, garbage disposal)
- Water/Sewer/Garbage utilities
- Shared Scruggs townhome laundry room
Exclusions (resident responsibilities)
- Electricity (heat, water heating, and appliances are all electric)
- Optional utilities such as internet, phone & cable.
Goodrick-Spencer Apartments
The Goodrick-Spencer apartments were completed in October of 2002. The South building provides 11 two bedroom, one bath units for students with families. The complex is located to the east of Multnomah's main campus on 87th Avenue. Each unit comes with an assigned parking spot in the adjacent lot.
| Bedrooms |
Baths |
Sq. Feet |
Price/semester
(2012-2013) |
| 2 |
1 |
874 |
$3,450 |
Inclusions
- Water/Sewer/Garbage utilities
- Radiant Heat
- Internet with LAN line & Wifi connections
- All kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, garbage disposal)
- Shared Goodrick/Spencer laundry room
Exclusions (resident responsibilities)
- Electricity
- Other optional utilities such as phone and cable service