Willamette University Oregon

Private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon with strong focus on social sciences and accessible admissions.

College statistics

Address:
900 State St
Salem, OR
97301
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.willamette.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$50,880
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$50,880
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$67,150
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$67,150
Room and Board:
$16,270
Total Student Enrollment:
2,112
Acceptance Rate:
79.1%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
730
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
700
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
32
Endowment (End of Year):
$313,019,000
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Willamette University is a private liberal arts institution in Salem, Oregon that emphasizes undergraduate education alongside graduate programming. The university enrolls approximately 2,100 students and centers its academic mission on the social sciences, maintaining a residential campus setting in the state capital.

Annual tuition is $50,880, with a total cost of attendance of $67,150 including room and board. The university has an acceptance rate of 79%, making admissions accessible to most applicants. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate. Standardized test scores of admitted students cluster around the 75th percentile SAT Reading of 730 and SAT Math of 700.

Willamette is best suited for students seeking a smaller undergraduate experience with engaged faculty and a community-based location. The 6-year graduation rate and other outcome data should be verified directly with the institution. For more information, visit www.willamette.edu/.

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