Tuition and Financial Aid

Willamette University College of Law offers a range of services and programs to help students budget for law school.

AY 2022-23 Full-Time Tuition and Student Fees:

Total Estimated Costs $35,857 $36,375 $72,232
Full-Time Programs
(10-16 Credit Hours)
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total Annual
Tuition $24,500 $24,500 $49,000
Fees1 40 40 80
Health Insurance2 (estimated) 1,724 2,242 3,966
CAFES Fee (opt-out available) 25 25 50
Books and Supplies (estimated) 892 892 1,784
Living Expenses3 (estimated) 8,676 8,676 17,352

1Fees here consist of the activity fee passed through to the Student Bar Association. Willamette is no longer charging any additional fees, having eliminated the Wellness Fee and all Graduation Fees.

2Students are required to have health insurance. If you have comparable coverage to the Willamette Student Health Insurance, then you may waive this premium. The health insurance rates for international students may differ from the rates for domestic students listed above. Learn more about the plan and pricing

3Living expenses include estimated room, board and personal expenses. These may vary based on the lifestyle choices of each student. Students who wish to live on campus may see room and meal plan options here.

Credits Beyond 16:

ABA rules limit semester credits to no more than 18. Each credit over 16 incurs an additional cost per credit hour based on the current tuition rates.  These costs can be viewed in the table under the “Part-Time Programs” tab below. Credits between 16 and 18 must be approved by Dean Mac Alpine.

AY 2022-23 Part-Time Tuition:

Credits Cost Per Semester
1 credit $1,922
2 credits $3,844
3 credits $5,766
4 credits $7,688
5 credits $9,610
6 credits $11,532
7 credits $13,454
8 credits $15,376
9 credits $17,298
 * 5-9 credit hours required for Federal Financial Aid
 * Part-time is defined as 9 or less credit hours.

Part-Time Student Fees:

Total fees estimated costs $11,089 $11,607 $22,696
  Fall Semester Spring Semester Total Annual
Fees1 (6-9 credits; no fees for fewer than 5 credits) $40 $40 $80
Health Insurance2 (estimated) 1,724 2,242 3,966
Books and Supplies (estimate) 649 649 1,298
Living Expenses (estimate) 8,676 8,676 17,352

1Fees here consist of the activity fee passed through to the Student Bar Association. Willamette is no longer charging any additional fees, having eliminated the Wellness Fee and all Graduation Fees.

2Students are required to have health insurance. If you have comparable coverage to the Willamette Student Health Insurance, then you may waive this premium. The health insurance rates for international students may differ from the rates for domestic students listed above. Learn more about the plan and pricing.

Part-Time Semester Grand Total:

To calculate grand total tuition and fees for part-time programs, select “Cost per semester” for the number of desired credit hours in the “Part-Time Tuition” table, add student fees from the “Part-Time Student Fees” table, and remove Health Insurance fees (if waived).

Willamette Law understands the cost and value of a legal education. We encourage students to have a full picture of their financial outlook when selecting a law school. To that end, we advise students to use student loan calculators, such as the Bankrate's free Student Loan Calculator whenever possible to help in the decision making process.

Important Notes about Estimated Expenses:

  • These charges are subject to change with each academic year.
  • Estimated living expenses include transportation, room and board during the nine-month academic year, based on the needs of a law student with no spouse, partner or dependents.
  • The Willamette University sponsored student health insurance is provided by PacificSource Health Plans. Fees reflected are for the student only. Full benefit information, including information regarding waiving student health insurance and adding of a spouse and/or child(ren), is available online.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy:

  • Willamette University’s Financial Aid Office monitors students each semester for Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Willamette's Policy on Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
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College of Law

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245 Winter Street SE
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
Phone
(503) 370-6282

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