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Overview

Willamette University
Location Salem, OR
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 1,909
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website willamette.edu
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Costs

Willamette University
Tuition (In State) $45,000
Tuition (Out of State) $45,000
Room & Board $14,340
Avg Net Price $32,957
Avg Grant Aid $27,700
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Willamette University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 3,994
Admitted 3,219
Acceptance Rate 80.6%
Enrolled % 16.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.97
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range
SAT Range
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Willamette University
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (28%)
  • Foreign Languages (10%)
  • English and Literature (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
  • Psychology (6%)

Outcomes

Willamette University
Graduation Rate 77%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $54,300
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

Willamette University
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 2%
% Hispanic 12%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 10%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Willamette University
% In-State 25%
% Out-of-State 73%

Campus

Willamette University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/