Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Willamette University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$48K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$933
=
Sticker Price
$62,112
$48K+$15K+$933=$62,112
Your Family Income
Sticker
$62,112
−
Your Aid
$45,687
=
Net Price
$16,425
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Willamette University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$62,112
Tuition and Fees
$48,268
Room and Board
$15,490
Books and Supplies
$933
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$38,449
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,663
Willamette University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,603
$30–48k
$14,977
$48–75k
$16,425
$75–110k
$24,618
$110k+
$31,101
Understanding Your Aid Package
Willamette University has a sticker price of $62,112 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $62,112/year
Average aid: $38,449 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$16,425/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$14,603/year
22% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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22%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
19%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,500
Range (25th–75th)$11,000 – $29,250
Median Parent PLUS Loans$33,457
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,911
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$6,499)
Earnings Growth
+46%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-24,572
1th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$30,585
25th %ile
$85,316
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Willamette University Cost & Financial Aid
Willamette University's published tuition is $62,112 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $16,425—a difference of $45,687.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,603 at Willamette University. 22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Willamette University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Willamette graduates is $21,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $31,101 at Willamette—still $31,011 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
