Willamette University
Salem, OR · Private nonprofit · 1,592 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,182 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,825 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,225 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,382 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,794 |
| All incomes (average) | $25,121 |
Sticker tuition: $51,156 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1377
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,911
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences22%
Environmental Studies8%
Physics & Chemistry7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Psychology5%
Health & Nursing5%
Business5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Computer Science4%
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