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Willamette University
Salem, ORPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Willamette University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Salem, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading640 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math600 - 710
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 33
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences27% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,544
Earnings 5yr: $104,982
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,650
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,524
Earnings 5yr: $90,169
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,506
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,989
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,592
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,412
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,407
Earnings 5yr: $67,123
Debt: $21,331
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,255
Earnings 5yr: $74,070
Debt: $19,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,337
Earnings 5yr: $49,142
Debt: $25,343
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,657
Earnings 5yr: $64,510
Debt: $22,511
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,060
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,197
Earnings 5yr: $48,470
Debt: $24,870
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,870
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,256
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $58,518
Debt: $18,750
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,597
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,057
Debt: $24,881
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,601
Debt: $24,547
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,614
Debt: $21,511
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,121
In-State Tuition$51,156
Out-of-State Tuition$51,156
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,932
+46% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,911
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,913
Est. Monthly Payment
$204/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$93,653
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