by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Oregon University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Oregon University ran $11,879 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $32,534. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $2,429 in-state and $2,429 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,450 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,429 | $2,429 |
| Total | $11,879 | $32,534 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Western Oregon University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Western Oregon University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Western Oregon University comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Western Oregon University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Oregon University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,460 | $27,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,730 | $28,710 |
| One Year Ago | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,450 | $30,105 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Western Oregon State College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $34,114 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.99%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,472. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.10%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $33,541.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,472 | $33,541 |
| In 2 Years | $13,094 | $34,579 |
| In 3 Years | $13,747 | $35,650 |
| In 4 Years | $14,433 | $36,754 |
| In 5 Years | $15,153 | $37,892 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $140,524, or close to $53,746 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Western Oregon University, check out the Western Oregon University Financial Aid page.
