PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Willamette University

📍 Salem, Oregon🏛️ Urban Setting👥 1,592 Undergrads🔗 www.willamette.edu

Overview

Willamette University is an small private non-profit research university in Salem, Oregon. It enrolls about 1,592 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 77%. Graduates earn a median of $56,911 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

77%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,377

640–730

Net Price

$25,121

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

71%

Retention

87%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$56,911

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

SAT Average

1,377

ACT Composite

28–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200640 – 730 (mid 50%)800

Math

200600 – 710 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

128 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$51,156

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$51,156

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$67,501

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$25,121

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,182
$30,001 – $48,000	$16,825
$48,001 – $75,000	$18,225
$75,001 – $110,000	$22,382
$110,001 +	$33,794

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

39.3%

Academics & Programs

Willamette University offers programs across 19 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Social Sciences

23.7%

Interdisciplinary Studies

11.2%

Physical Sciences

6.4%

Natural Resources & Conservation

6.1%

Psychology

6.1%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

71%

On-Time (4yr)

62%

Retention (FT)

87%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,932

8 years

$50,849

10 years

$56,911

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

70.0%

White

72.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

65.0%

Black or African American

2.5%

Asian

3.9%

Hispanic / Latino

14.9%

Two or more races

8.7%

International

1.6%

Gender

Women

61.9%

Men

38.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willamette University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 77%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1377.

How much does Willamette University cost?

In-state tuition is $51,156, and out-of-state is $51,156. Average net price after financial aid is $25,121.

What is Willamette University known for?

Most popular programs include Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Willamette University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 71%, and 87% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.