Paying for Willamette University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $48,268 6.65% $47,622 6.84%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Willamette University (Willamette) is $48,268 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $47,622. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Willamette.
95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $28,076. It could cover 58.17% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $39,425 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Willamette's 4-year tuition is $179,552, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $265,638.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Willamette University is $48,268. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.65% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $51,476 , a 6.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Willamette Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$45,260$15,758
2023-2024$48,268$18,300
Change % 2023-20246.65%16.13%
2024-2025$51,476$21,252

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $47,622. The graduate tuition has been risen by 6.84% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $50,880 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 6.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Willamette Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$44,573$15,758
2023-2024$47,622$18,300
Change % 2023-20246.84%16.13%
2024-2025$50,880$21,252

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Willamette. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,000. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,310.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,875
2023-2024$2,000
2024-2025$2,133
Graduate2022-2023$1,948
2023-2024$2,310
2024-2025$2,739

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,300. The Living costs increased by 16.13% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The Willamette's 2024 on-campus COA is $67,501 and off-campus COA is $67,501.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Willamette
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$48,268
Room & Board$15,490$15,490
Personal Expenses$2,810$2,810
Books & Supplies$933
Cost of Attendance$67,501$67,501
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Willamette Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Willamette?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Willamette is $179,552.
Since the tuition & fees at Willamette University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Willamette 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$46,877$45,525$44,213$42,938$179,552
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,525$44,213$42,938$41,700$174,376
Class of 2030Fall 2026$44,213$42,938$41,700$40,498$169,349
Class of 2031Fall 2027$42,938$41,700$40,498$39,331$164,467
Class of 2032Fall 2028$41,700$40,498$39,331$38,197$159,726

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $265,638.
Willamette 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,977$66,540$66,191$65,931$265,638
Class of 2029Fall 2025$66,540$66,191$65,931$65,762$264,423
Class of 2030Fall 2026$66,191$65,931$65,762$65,685$263,568
Class of 2031Fall 2027$65,931$65,762$65,685$65,701$263,079
Class of 2032Fall 2028$65,762$65,685$65,701$65,814$262,962

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $153,334.
Willamette 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,901$38,464$38,115$37,855$153,334
Class of 2029Fall 2025$38,464$38,115$37,855$37,686$152,119
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,115$37,855$37,686$37,609$151,264
Class of 2031Fall 2027$37,855$37,686$37,609$37,625$150,775
Class of 2032Fall 2028$37,686$37,609$37,625$37,738$150,658

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Willamette University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Willamette
In-StateOut-of-State
Willamette University$48,268
Concordia University-Portland$32,230
George Fox University$40,940
University of Portland$54,900
Lewis & Clark College$62,350
Pacific University$54,466
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