by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Willamette University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,300 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,970. All in all, an on-campus student at Willamette University paid roughly $23,094 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Willamette University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,062 | $19,062 |
| — Housing | $8,300 | |
| — Meals | $7,970 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,222 | $1,222 |
| Total | $23,094 | $23,094 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $112,314 for living costs.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Willamette University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,830 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,758 |
| One Year Ago | $18,300 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,062 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,875 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,860 |
| Three Years From Now * | $25,035 |
| Four Years From Now * | $27,416 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 9.5% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $24,907 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $31,448 in year four — and a two-year student about $26,892 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $112,314 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $51,799 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,331 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |