Willamette University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Willamette University College of Law is $53,994 according to the Willamette University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Willamette University College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Oregon, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,532.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $48,268 at Willamette University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $47,622. The law school tuition is 11.86% higher than undergraduate tuition and 13.38% higher than graduate tuition at Willamette University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Willamette University College of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
    You can compare Willamette University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
    2025 Willamette University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Willamette University College of Law$53,994
    All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
    Public$30,475$43,661
    Private$56,676
    Oregon Law Schools$48,516$57,826
    Public$48,516$60,414
    Private$56,532
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Willamette University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Willamette University College of Law has increased by 5.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.66% over the past 7 years from $44,380 to $53,994.
    The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $57,227 with $3,233 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $56,333, which is $2,339 more than this year.
    Willamette University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Willamette University College of Law is $79,190. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $59,190. For detailed costs breakdown, see Willamette University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Willamette University College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$79,190
    Tuition & Fees$53,994
    Room & Board, Transportation$21,676
    Books$1,936
    Other Expenses$1,584
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$59,190
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$20,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Willamette University College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $50,944.
    Willamette University College of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$50,944
    Room & Board$19,620
    Books$1,866
    Other Expenses-
    Cost of Attendance$72,430
    Data Source: Willamette University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://willamette.edu/law/admissions/finaid/index.html

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 81.33% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,000 at Willamette University College of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Willamette University College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Oregon, the received percentage is similar to the average of 86%.
    Willamette University College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Willamette University College of Law81.33%$20,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Oregon Law Schools85.60%$22,667
    Public78.51%$22,000
    Private89.14%$23,000

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 332 enrolled students, 270 students 81.33% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.89% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 27.78% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $12,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,312.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment327347328335332
    Grants/Scholarships Received234244240257270
    Percent Received71.56%70.32%73.17%76.72%81.33%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$8,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
    50th Percentile$17,000$22,500$20,000$20,000$20,000
    75th Percentile$35,000$35,000$35,000$30,000$30,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 63.33% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 8.89% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 24 out of total 348 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received238247244264270
    Half or Less than Tuition58.40%49.80%56.56%59.85%63.33%
    Half to Full Tuition26.47%33.60%30.33%28.41%27.78%
    Full Tuition13.25%16.39%12.92%11.28%8.52%
    More than Full Tuition2.14%0.41%0.42%0.39%0.37%
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