Paying for Western Oregon University

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $11,025 3.99% $30,735 0.50%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee $18,585 0.83% $18,585 0.83%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Oregon University (Western Oregon) are $11,025 for Oregon residents and $30,735 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at Western Oregon.
72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,927. It could cover 25.79% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,479 for Oregon residents and $38,189 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Western Oregon's 4-year tuition is $46,217 for Oregon residents and $127,329 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,091 for Oregon residents and $192,203 for out-of-state students.
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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 Western Oregon University is $11,025 for Oregon residents and $30,735 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.99% for Oregon residents and increased by 0.50% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Oregon is $11,465 for Oregon residents and $30,889 for out-of-state students, a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Western Oregon Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,602 $30,582$13,431
2023-2024$11,025$30,735$14,256
Change % 2023-20243.99%0.50%6.14%
2024-2025$11,465$30,889$15,132

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $18,585 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,585. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western Oregon is $18,739 for Oregon residents and $18,739 for out-of-state students , a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Western Oregon Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$18,432 $18,432$13,431
2023-2024$18,585$18,585$14,256
Change % 2023-20240.83%0.83%6.14%
2024-2025$18,739$18,739$15,132

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 Western Oregon. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $200 for Oregon residents and $638 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $460.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$194$638
2023-2024$200$638
2024-2025$206$638
Graduate2022-2023$460$460
2023-2024$460$460
2024-2025$460$460

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,256 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.14% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.20% compared to the previous year.
The Western Oregon's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,406 for state residents and $46,116 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,741 for state residents and $46,451 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Western Oregon
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$11,025
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$30,735
Room & Board$11,610$11,945
Personal Expenses$2,646$2,646
Books & Supplies$1,125
COA (In-State)$26,406$26,741
COA (Out-of-State)$46,116$46,451
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Western Oregon Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Western Oregon?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Western Oregon is $46,217 for Oregon residents and $127,329 for out-of-state students.
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.
Western Oregon 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$11,233$11,444$11,660$11,880$46,217
Out-of-State$31,168$31,607$32,052$32,503$127,329
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$11,444$11,660$11,880$12,104$47,088
Out-of-State$31,607$32,052$32,503$32,961$129,122
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$11,660$11,880$12,104$12,332$47,975
Out-of-State$32,052$32,503$32,961$33,425$130,940
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$11,880$12,104$12,332$12,564$48,879
Out-of-State$32,503$32,961$33,425$33,895$132,783
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$12,104$12,332$12,564$12,801$49,800
Out-of-State$32,961$33,425$33,895$34,372$134,653

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 $111,091 for Oregon residents and $192,203 for out-of-state students.
Western Oregon 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$26,940$27,487$28,064$28,655$111,091
Out-of-State$46,875$47,649$48,438$49,242$192,203
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$27,487$28,046$28,636$29,240$113,356
Out-of-State$47,649$48,438$49,242$50,061$195,389
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$28,046$28,619$29,222$29,839$115,673
Out-of-State$48,438$49,242$50,061$50,897$198,638
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$28,619$29,205$29,821$30,452$118,045
Out-of-State$49,242$50,061$50,897$51,749$201,949
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$29,205$29,804$30,435$31,079$120,472
Out-of-State$50,061$50,897$51,749$52,617$205,325

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% 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 $79,383 for Oregon residents and $160,495 for out-of-state students.
Western Oregon 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$19,013$19,560$20,137$20,728$79,383
Out-of-State$38,948$39,722$40,511$41,315$160,495
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$19,560$20,119$20,709$21,313$81,648
Out-of-State$39,722$40,511$41,315$42,134$163,681
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$20,119$20,692$21,295$21,912$83,965
Out-of-State$40,511$41,315$42,134$42,970$166,930
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$20,692$21,278$21,894$22,525$86,337
Out-of-State$41,315$42,134$42,970$43,822$170,241
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$21,278$21,877$22,508$23,152$88,764
Out-of-State$42,134$42,970$43,822$44,690$173,617

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Western Oregon 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 Western Oregon
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Oregon University$11,025$30,735
Oregon State University$13,494$35,664
University of Oregon$14,751$41,194
Portland State University$10,617$28,257
Chemeketa Community College$6,210$13,905
Mt Hood Community College$5,175$9,675
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