Willamette University

Salem, OR · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Willamette University reported a 79.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Willamette University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Salem, OR, with an SAT reference of 1360 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $25,121 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

4,107 applicants

SAT reference

1360

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,121

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Willamette University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)122013601440
ACT (composite, 1–36)273132

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

72.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

86.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,592

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Willamette University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,182
$30,001 – $48,000$16,825
$48,001 – $75,000$18,225
$75,001 – $110,000$22,382
$110,000+$33,794

Top Majors at Willamette University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences70
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies33
Physical Sciences19
Natural Resources & Conservation18
Psychology18
Parks, Recreation & Fitness17
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15
Visual & Performing Arts14
Computer & Information Sciences13
Business, Management & Marketing12

Financial Aid at Willamette University

About Willamette University

Official website: https://www.willamette.edu/

Admissions: https://www.willamette.edu/admission/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions About Willamette University

What is the acceptance rate at Willamette University?

Willamette University reported a 79% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,107. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Willamette University?

The historical 79% acceptance rate suggests Willamette University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Willamette University?

The imported historical records for Willamette University include an SAT reference value of 1360 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Willamette University?

The stored historical average net price at Willamette University is $25,121 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $34,396 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Willamette University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Willamette University is 72%. its stored first-year retention rate is 87%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Willamette University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Willamette University?

Willamette University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Willamette University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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