Willamette University

Willamette Overview

Willamette University (Willamette) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Salem, OR. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Willamette's tuition & fees is $51,156 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,423.

The school has a total enrollment of 2,180 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Willamette's acceptance rate is 77.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.25%. The median SAT score is 1360 and the ACT score is 31.

Willamette ranked 124th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Oregon Colleges rankings. Willamette University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Willamette University is $51,156. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $50,164.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,217 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $52,842.

Undergraduate$51,156
Graduate$50,164
Undergraduate$54,217
Graduate$52,842

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »77.09% Acceptance Rate / 14.25% Yield
Test Scores »1,360 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »71%
Retention Rate87%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »2,180 (1,661 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$35,423

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Willamette University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Willamette
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Willamette University Directory Information

Address900 State St, Salem, OR 97301
Phone503-370-6300
WEBSchool's Website
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Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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