Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,062. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Oregon residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,879 | $32,534 |
| Housing & meals | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| Books & supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| Personal & travel | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,198 | −$2,198 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,062 | $45,717 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Western Oregon University net price compared with other Oregon colleges
Western Oregon University has the 5th-lowest average net price of 19 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland State University | $9,552 | 53% | $57,906 |
| 2 | Oregon Institute of Technology | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 |
| 3 | Southern Oregon University | $16,732 | 43% | $49,175 |
| 4 | Eastern Oregon University | $17,148 | 43% | $50,112 |
| 5 | Western Oregon University | $17,237 | 47% | $51,815 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $18,048 | 56% | $64,010 |
| 7 | Oregon State University | $19,604 | 70% | $64,010 |
| 8 | Bushnell University | $20,789 | 56% | $53,623 |
| 9 | University of Oregon | $22,182 | 72% | $61,324 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oregon colleges →
Why Western Oregon University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oregon University | 98% | $17,237 | 47% | $51,815 | This school |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 95% | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 | |
| Eastern Oregon University | 98% | $17,148 | 43% | $50,112 | |
| Southern Oregon University | 89% | $16,732 | 43% | $49,175 | |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 63% | $18,048 | 56% | $64,010 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Western Oregon University would cost you $1,531 more per year than Oregon Institute of Technology, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Western Oregon University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,381).
- Oregon Institute of Technology gives aided families $3,993 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | Western Oregon University | OIT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,879 | $13,260 | −$1,381 |
| Books & supplies | $1,125 | $1,000 | +$125 |
| Housing & meals | $11,610 | $11,604 | +$6 |
| Personal & travel | $2,646 | $3,632 | −$986 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,198 | −$1,972 | −$226 |
| Sticker price | $25,062 | $27,524 | −$2,462 |
| Average grants | −$7,825 | −$11,818 | +$3,993 |
| You pay | $17,237 | $15,706 | +$1,531 |
“+” means Western Oregon University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Western Oregon University cost questions
How much is tuition at Western Oregon University?
Tuition and fees are $11,879 a year for Oregon residents and $32,534 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Western Oregon University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,062 a year for Oregon residents living on campus and about $45,717 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Western Oregon University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,237 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,575; $48–75k pay $16,151; $110k+ pay $20,243. These figures are for Oregon residents.
How much debt do Western Oregon University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 5.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Western Oregon University overview