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Willamette University
Salem, OR · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,908
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $62,275
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Willamette University is a private nonprofit college in Salem, OR with 1,592 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1377 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,908 per year ($21,139 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,275 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,107
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,249
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–730
200800
SAT Math600–710
200800
ACT Composite28–33
136
What Willamette University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $71,440
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $54,224
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,139
- $30–48k$15,801
- $48–75k$19,597
- $75–110k$23,962
- $110k+$34,914
Get a personal estimate with Willamette University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $62,275
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,592
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White65%
- Hispanic15%
- Black3%
- Asian4%
Willamette University FAQ
What is Willamette University's acceptance rate?+
Willamette University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Willamette University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1377.
What ACT score do you need for Willamette University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–33.
Is Willamette University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Willamette University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,107 students applied to Willamette University and 3,249 were admitted; 504 enrolled.
Does Willamette University consider legacy status?+
No. Willamette University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Willamette University require an essay?+
Willamette University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Willamette University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $71,440 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,908.
What is Willamette University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 210401 · How we use this data
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