# Willamette University

Salem, OR. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/willamette-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,107 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,249 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 640–730 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 600–710 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 28–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $71,440 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,908 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,139 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,801 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,597 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,962 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $34,914 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,592 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 71% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,275 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,500 (FY2024) |

## What Willamette University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 210401. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology