Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $48,268
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $48,268
- Average Net Price
- $23,663
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,490
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $15,490
- Books & Supplies
- $933
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $64,691
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 41.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,603 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,977 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,425 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $24,618 |
| $110,001+ | $31,101 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Willamette's $64,691 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $23,663 after aid, meaning a four-year degree costs around $95,000. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $14,603 annually. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $16,425 per year. The university's generous aid brings costs down for most students.
Graduates typically leave with $21,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $228. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $31,274, though earnings climb to $56,911 within a decade. The 78.3% loan repayment rate shows most alumni handle their debt successfully. Students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest value here, paying roughly one-quarter of what wealthy families pay while accessing the same rigorous liberal arts education that has defined this 181-year-old institution.
Graduates typically leave with $21,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $228. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $31,274, though earnings climb to $56,911 within a decade. The 78.3% loan repayment rate shows most alumni handle their debt successfully. Students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest value here, paying roughly one-quarter of what wealthy families pay while accessing the same rigorous liberal arts education that has defined this 181-year-old institution.
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