Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $67,501. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $51,156 |
| Housing & meals | $15,490 |
| Books & supplies | $933 |
| Personal & travel | $2,810 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,888 |
| Total cost of attendance | $67,501 |
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.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Willamette University net price compared with other Oregon colleges
Willamette University has the 10th-lowest average net price of 19 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Willamette University | $25,121 | 71% | $56,911 |
| 11 | Warner Pacific University | $25,629 | 49% | $55,204 |
| 12 | Linfield University | $26,536 | 70% | $78,638 |
| 13 | Corban University | $28,035 | 61% | $48,917 |
| 14 | University of Portland | $28,210 | 80% | $82,804 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oregon colleges →
Why Willamette University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | 77% | $25,121 | 71% | $56,911 | This school |
| Lewis & Clark College | 78% | $36,013 | 75% | $62,205 | |
| Linfield University | 85% | $26,536 | 70% | $78,638 | |
| Pacific University | 90% | $35,273 | 67% | $60,583 | |
| George Fox University | 94% | $31,679 | 72% | $59,761 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Willamette University would cost you $10,892 less per year than Lewis & Clark College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Willamette University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$13,672).
- Lewis & Clark College gives aided families $1,594 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | Willamette University | Lewis & Clark College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $51,156 | $64,828 | −$13,672 |
| Books & supplies | $933 | $1,050 | −$117 |
| Housing & meals | $15,490 | $15,002 | +$488 |
| Personal & travel | $2,810 | $2,052 | +$758 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,888 | −$2,945 | +$57 |
| Sticker price | $67,501 | $79,987 | −$12,486 |
| Average grants | −$42,380 | −$43,974 | +$1,594 |
| You pay | $25,121 | $36,013 | −$10,892 |
“+” means Willamette 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.
Willamette University cost questions
How much is tuition at Willamette University?
Tuition and fees are $51,156 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Willamette University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $67,501 a year.
What do families actually pay at Willamette University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,121 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,182; $48–75k pay $18,225; $110k+ pay $33,794.
How much debt do Willamette University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,913, and 0.8% 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 Willamette University overview