Cost of Willamette University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $71,440 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $54,224 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,800 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,252 |
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| Average net price after aid | $25,908 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $21,139 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,801 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,597 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,962 |
| $110,001+ | $34,914 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Willamette University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Willamette University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Economics | 81 | $45,952 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government | 66 | $44,061 | $17,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | $43,446 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $34,592 | $22,799 |
| Psychology | 44 | $31,667 | $19,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 37 | $31,086 | $19,332 |
| Biology | 47 | $27,147 | $21,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 28 | $24,841 | $19,750 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,146 | — |
| Anthropology | 8 | — | — |
| Archeology | 9 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 25 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 34 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 23 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 21 | — | — |
| Data Science | 24 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| History | 18 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Public Health | 20 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 25 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 46 | — | $19,500 |
Master's degree programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 164 | $88,668 | $74,019 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 37 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | $61,250 |
| Law | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Law | 207 | $75,273 | $175,192 |
Graduate certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 1 | — | — |
| Law | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is Willamette University's acceptance rate?
Willamette University admits 77% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,377 on the SAT.
How much does Willamette University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $71,440 a year (tuition and fees: $54,224). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,908 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,139.
How much do Willamette University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,275 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 22 similar colleges in Oregon. The best-paid bachelor's program is economics ($45,952 a year after graduation).
What is Willamette University's graduation rate?
71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.