by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Willamette University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Willamette University stood at $51,156 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $276; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,880 |
| Fees | $276 |
| Total | $51,156 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Willamette University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Willamette University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Willamette University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Willamette University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Willamette University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $43,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $45,000 |
| One Year Ago | $48,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,880 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Willamette has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $54,225 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.98%, which puts the figure next year near $53,705.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $53,705 |
| In 2 Years | $56,381 |
| In 3 Years | $59,190 |
| In 4 Years | $62,139 |
| In 5 Years | $65,235 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $231,415.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Willamette University, visit the Willamette University Financial Aid page.
