Willamette University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,228
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Salem, Oregon, Willamette University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Willamette University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Willamette University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Willamette University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Willamette University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,234

Cost of attendance at Willamette University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,234

Cost of attendance at Willamette University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Willamette University received on average $30,413 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,413

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	35%	$5,237	$586,531
Other Federal Grant	112	35%	$7,445	$833,888
State Grant/Scholarships	46	14%	$3,465	$159,388
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	320	99%	$27,404	$8,769,222
Total Grant & Scholarships	321	99%	$30,413	$9,762,498

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Willamette University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Willamette University students is 72.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.0%.

72.0%

asian 71.7% 38 students
African American 71.4% 10 students
white 73.0% 232 students
unknown 75.0% 6 students
hispanic 74.2% 49 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 67.3% 37 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northwest Conference
Baseball Northwest Conference
Basketball Northwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Willamette University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Willamette University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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