Willamette University College of Law General Information
Willamette University College of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Salem, OR. It was founded in 1883 and has a total enrollment of 367 students.
| Established | 1883 (143 years ago) |
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| Address | 245 Winter Street SE, Salem, OR |
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| School Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $59,600 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 61.42% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 154 / 3.48 |
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| Population | 367 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 (52 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of Willamette University College of Law are $56,680.
Willamette University College of Law Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of Willamette University College of Law has increased by 23.4% since 2020.
Willamette University College of Law Tuition Trends
| Tuition & Fees |
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| 2021 | $45,920 |
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| 2022 | $47,325 |
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| 2023 | $49,080 |
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| 2024 | $50,944 |
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| 2025 | $53,980 |
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| 2026 | $56,680 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of Willamette University College of Law is 61.42% where 527 students accepted out of 858 applicants.
The yield rate is 26.38% with 139 students enrolling.
Willamette University College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 858 |
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| Admitted | 527 |
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| Enrolled | 139 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 61.42% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.38% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 139 |
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Willamette University College of Law Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of Willamette University College of Law has decreased by 12.74% since 2016. The yield rate has decreased by 1.55%.
Willamette University College of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 74.16% | 27.93% |
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| 2018 | 76.16% | 23.91% |
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| 2019 | 75.42% | 25.51% |
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| 2020 | 68.52% | 27.25% |
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| 2021 | 64.22% | 28.75% |
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| 2022 | 61.06% | 27.56% |
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| 2023 | 58.93% | 23.76% |
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| 2024 | 69.34% | 22.50% |
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| 2025 | 66.53% | 23.56% |
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| 2026 | 61.42% | 26.38% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 154 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Willamette University College of Law LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 148 | 151 | 155 |
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| 2018 | 148 | 152 | 156 |
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| 2019 | 149 | 152 | 156 |
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| 2020 | 149 | 153 | 156 |
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| 2021 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
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| 2022 | 151 | 154 | 157 |
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| 2023 | 151 | 154 | 156 |
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| 2024 | 150 | 152 | 156 |
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| 2025 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
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| 2026 | 151 | 154 | 157 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.48 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Willamette University College of Law GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 2.77 | 3.18 | 3.57 |
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| 2018 | 2.83 | 3.18 | 3.54 |
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| 2019 | 2.71 | 3.13 | 3.45 |
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| 2020 | 2.77 | 3.16 | 3.51 |
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| 2021 | 2.85 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
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| 2022 | 2.94 | 3.32 | 3.61 |
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| 2023 | 3.02 | 3.25 | 3.67 |
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| 2024 | 3.01 | 3.26 | 3.59 |
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| 2025 | 3.06 | 3.4 | 3.71 |
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| 2026 | 3.22 | 3.48 | 3.7 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 66.67% for the first time exam takers from Willamette University College of Law.
Willamette University College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 112 |
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| First-time Takers | 90
4 from prior year, 3 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 16 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 60 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 66.67% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Oregon Law Schools | 75.22% |
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First-year Enrollment
139 first-time students have enrolled in Willamette University College of Law.
By gender, 66 male , 67 female, and 4 another gender first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Willamette University College of Law | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | 121 | 139 |
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| Men | 44 | 66 |
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| Women | 74 | 67 |
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| Other | 2 | 4 |
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Law Schools in Oregon
There are 3 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in Oregon.