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Willamette University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Oregon

Willamette University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹48,05,185Out-of-state
Students
1,592Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Willamette University is a private liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest college in the Western United States. Originally named the Oregon Institute, the school was an unaffiliated outgrowth of the Methodist Mission. The name was changed to Wallamet University in 1852, followed by the current spelling in 1870. Willamette founded the first medical school and law school in the Pacific Northwest in the second half of the 19th century.
Approximately 2,400 students are enrolled at Willamette between its undergraduate and graduate programs. After it merged with the Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2021, it has an additional campus in Portland, Oregon which also contains a graduate education center. The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s Division III Northwest Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

77.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 79.11%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 79.1% (3,249/4,107; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,832
Offered a place 2,954
Enrolled 421

14.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1240-1440
4001600
ACT composite28-33
136

What a year costs

₹64,36,972 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹48,05,185
  • Housing₹15,17,002
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,785
Sticker price ₹64,36,972
After aid (average) ₹23,59,666

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹48,05,185
Out-of-state ₹48,05,185

Average aid awarded: ₹35,01,597 a year.

Outcomes and support

86.5%
Retention
71.2%
Graduation
57%
Get financial aid
68%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65%
Hispanic 14.9%
Multiracial 8.7%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Unknown 2.4%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Native American 0.5%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Archeologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysisbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.09%
Total Applicants3832
Admitted Applicants2954
Enrolled Applicants421
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1240
SAT Composite 75th %1440
ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹48,05,185
Out-of-State Tuition₹48,05,185
Average Housing Cost₹15,17,002
Books & Supplies₹1,14,785
Average Net Price₹23,59,666
Students Receiving Aid57%
Average Aid Awarded₹35,01,597
Out-of-State Students68%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.45%
Asian3.89%
Hispanic14.89%
White65.01%
Multiracial8.67%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.57%
International1.63%
Unknown Race2.39%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate71.24%
Retention Rate86.51%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1592

Contact

Street Address900 State St
ZIP Code97301
Phone(503) 370-6303
Websitehttps://willamette.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/