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Willamette University

Willamette University is a small, private institution located in Salem, or. Founded in 1842, Willamette University offers undergraduate degrees in 50 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,661 undergraduates
$48,268 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Willamette University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.1%
SAT score average 1377
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.85
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
01
31 days away Early Decision date

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June
30
272 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
31 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Willamette University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Economics
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,268
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,490
Books & supplies $933
Other expenses $2,810
Cost of attendance* $67,501
Average financial aid package $40,587
Estimated cost $26,914 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,268
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,490
Books & supplies $933
Other expenses $2,810
Cost of attendance* $67,501
Average financial aid package $40,587
Estimated cost $26,914 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Willamette University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,661, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

2,180

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Willamette University, students love their Outdoor Programs, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

900 State St, Salem, OR 97301
5033706300
www.willamette.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Outdoor programs

Sports clubs

Intramurals

Willamette dance company

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Willamette University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Willamette University?

Willamette University is located in Salem, or.

What is the acceptance rate at Willamette University? 

The acceptance rate for Willamette University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Willamette University?

The average high school GPA for Willamette University students was 3.85.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Willamette University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Willamette University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $270,004.

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