Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2025-26
Direct costs are billed to you by the university. Indirect costs are estimated expenses such as books, supplies, food, personal expenses, and transportation that you will likely incur as a student, but are not part of your university billing statement.
Willamette CollegeFull-time (12 to 18 credit hours) Typical program length : 4 years | |||
Direct Costs | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $26,970 | Per semester | |
Student Activity Fee | $142 | Per semester | Charged to all students enrolled for 6 or more credit hours in a semester. |
Food – Living on campus (14-meal plan) | $4,085 | Per semester | |
Housing – Living on campus (Standard double room) | $4,355 | Per semester | Requires a $300 refundable dorm deposit. |
Residence Hall Fee | $75 | Per semester | |
Sub-Total | $35,627 | Per semester | |
ANNUAL COST (2 semesters) | $71,254 | Per Year | |
Indirect Costs | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | Note |
$4,167 | Per year | Willamette's health insurance cost can be waived for students with proof of insurance coverage under an existing personal or family plan. University health insurance billing includes a $50 per-semester administration fee. Insurance is billed to students enrolled for six or more credit hours and to all international students, regardless of credit load. Insurance rates for international students: $1,343 for Fall ’25 semester; $1,744 for Spring ’26 semester. Health insurance is based on term length and may vary between semesters. | |
Books & Supplies | $626 | Per semester | |
Transportation | $680 | Per semester | |
Personal Expenses | $811 | Per semester | |
CAFES Fee (optional) | $25 | Per semester | |
Other Tuition & fee charges | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | Note |
Part-time tuition: per credit hour under 12 credits | $2,248 | Per credit hour | Part-time enrollment requires approval from the Dean's Office. Financial Aid will be pro-rated for students enrolled part time. |
Overload tuition charges: per credit hour over 18 credits | $1,498 | Per credit hour | No extra tuition charge (overload) for course numbers followed by an "X" or music lessons. |
Gifted scholar tuition: per credit hour (50% discount) | $1,124 | Per credit hour | |
Music lessons: per credit hour + $50 studio fee (14 weekly 30-minute lessons) | $375 | Per credit hour | Music Majors can take 2 credit hours of music lessons without being charged any music lesson fees. They are still charged the music studio fee. |
Bearcat Book Bundle: (optional) per credit hour | $19 | Per credit hour | Course numbers followed by "X" or "Y" and music lessons are excluded from the Bearcat Book Bundle charge. |
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)Full-time (12 to 18 credit hours) Typical program length: 4 years | |||
Direct Costs | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | NOTE |
Tuition | $25,920 | Per semester | |
Student Activity Fee | $50 | Per semester | This fee is charged to all students enrolled for 6 or more credit hours in a semester. |
Housing (Shared bedroom unit) | $6,425 | Per semester | Requires $300 refundable security deposit. |
Residence Hall Fee | $75 | Per semester | |
Sub-Total | $32,470 | Per semester | |
Annual Cost (2 semesters) | $64,940 | Per Year | |
Indirect Costs | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | NOTE |
$4,167 | Per year | Willamette's health insurance cost can be waived for students with proof of insurance coverage under an existing personal or family plan. University health insurance billing includes a $50 per-semester administration fee. Insurance is billed to students enrolled for six or more credit hours and to all international students, regardless of credit load. Insurance rates for international students: $1,343 for Fall ’25 semester; $1,744 for Spring ’26 semester. Health insurance is based on term length and may vary between semesters. | |
Books and Supplies | $721 | Per semester | |
Food | $3,857 | Per semester | |
Personal Expenses | $902 | Per semester | |
Transportation | $680 | Per semester | |
Other tuition & fee charges | |||
Description | Cost | Unit | NOTE |
Part-time tuition per credit hour under 12 credits | $2,160 | Per credit hour | Financial Aid will be pro-rated for students enrolled part time |
Overload charges per credit hour over 18 credits | $1,440 | Per credit hour | |