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Willamette University Tuition and Fees

Willamette University is a private university which is located in Salem, OR. The university covers an area of 60 acres. It was in 1842 when the Willamette University was founded. The motto of the Willamette University is Non nobis solum nati sumus (Latin) and its official colors are cardinal & old gold. In addition to over 1,624 undergraduate students, WU also boasts of over 555 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,104 (2018-19). The school has an acade

$49,750

Tuition

$65,109

Cost of Attendance

$33,519

Net Price

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Willamette University Tuition and Fees

Willamette University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at WU is quite high. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $52,290, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $12,938, $1,012, and $1,310, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$50,279	$50,279
Book & Supplies	$990	$990
Room & Board cost	$12,560	$12,560
Other Expenses	$1,280	$1,280
Total Cost of Attendance	$65,109	$65,109

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $52,290. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,012 toward books and supplies, $12,938 for room and boarding charges, and $1,310 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $67,550 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$33,519

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$21,789

$30,001 to $48,000

$18,654

$48,001 to $75,000

$27,247

$75,001 to $110,000

$30,762

$110,000+

$35,575

As for the net cost for attending WU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At WU, the average net price is estimated to be around $36,223. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $25,910, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $24,063. The amount stands at $29,948 for an annual income between $48,001 and $75,000, $33,170 for the $75,001-$110,000 income bracket, and $38,548 for a family income above $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$99,076

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$1,028

Total interest paid

$24,307

Sum of Loan Payments

$123,383

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Willamette University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $99,076 for example. This will result in a $12,338 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $123,383 which is $24,307 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$50,279	$50,279
Room & Board Cost	$12,560	$12,560
Total Tuition & Fees	$62,839	$62,839

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Willamette University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $52,290 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $12,938 toward their room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $67,550.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$41,900	$41,900
Fees	$390	$390

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at WU, the amount totals around $43,765. Of this amount, $43,375 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $390 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,746
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,555

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend WU. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $729, while that of undergraduate degrees is $402, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. At present, Willamette University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 50 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,560	$12,560
Other Expense	$1,280	$1,280
Book & Supplies	$990	$990

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at WU, the actual amount to be paid remains the same irrespective of whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The housing facilities will cost students around $14,248 per year. Moreover, the candidates will have to pay about $12,938 a year toward room and boarding charges. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,012. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $1,310.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,560

Off Campus

$12,560

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,280

Off Campus

$1,280

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$990

Off Campus

$990

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at WU are projected to cost around $340,174 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $36,223 in 2018-2019, $33,519 in 2017-2018, and $33,089 in 2016-2017.

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