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Overview |
Willamette University | |||
| Location | Salem, OR | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | willamette.edu | |||
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Costs |
Willamette University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 4,107 | |||
| Admitted | 3,249 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Willamette University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 12% | |||
| % Women | 14% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/