Willamette University

Salem, OR • privateDIII | Northwest Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,635 • Total: 2,245
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
900 State St
Salem, OR
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 644 (39.4%) • Female: 991 (60.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 62 3.8%
Black/African American 38 2.3%
Hispanic/Latino 223 13.6%
White 1,027 62.8%
Two or More Races 131 8.0%
International 57 3.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
79.1%
3,249 admitted from 4,107 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 630-730
Math: 590-700
Total: 1220-1430
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-32
Application Types Offered
EA ED I RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
72.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
60.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$64,423
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $48,000
Room & Board
$933
Books & Supplies
$15,490
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,603
$30,001-48,000 $14,977
$48,001-75,000 $16,425
$75,001-110,000 $24,618
$110,001+ $31,101
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$27,716

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Northwest Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)
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