Willamette University

Salem, Oregon
4-year Private university
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Overview

Willamette University is a private institution established in 1842 with an urban setting located at Salem. It is ranked 75 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $48,226. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,367. It practices a semester-based academic calendar. All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus unless they commute 25 miles or less to campus. As juniors and seniors, students can move into private residences or one of the university’s apartment complexes. Once at the college, students can participate in more than 100 clubs and organizations, including a small, but bustling, Greek life.

#75 National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Salem, Oregon
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1842
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,367 Undergraduates
Website http://www.willamette.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Science
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$63,312
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$29,770
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $48,226
Outstate Tuition Fee $48,225
Room and Board Fees $15,380
$30,090 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

83 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,481 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$29,082 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $63,312
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
18.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application April 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students
Total Worth Starting at $22,000
Eligibility Admitted Students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Total Worth Starting at $22,000
Eligibility Transfer students who apply for admission will be considered for these awards. Primary consideration for these awards will be the student’s cumulative GPA from all college credit attempted.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

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Students

1,367 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
68% Students graduate within 6 years