by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Willamette University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Willamette cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Willamette University ran about $44,234 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $43,500 | $734 | $44,234 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Willamette University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $44,234 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Willamette University was high when compared to the national average. Note that Willamette does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how Willamette compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Willamette University Financial Aid.
Willamette tuition and fees have grown about -3.63% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by -3.80%, and fees grew by 13.45%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $41,084 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Willamette to be $80,677, and $155,609 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Willamette.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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