Willamette Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.09%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1360. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,156
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Willamette:
- Total Enrollment: 2,180
- 1,661 Undergraduate, 519 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.6% men, 60.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
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.
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 |
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| Graduate | $50,164 |
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| Undergraduate | $54,217 |
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| Graduate | $52,842 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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