Willamette University
Salem, OR • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 77%
Willamette University is a private university in Salem, Oregon. Willamette was founded in 1842 and enrolls 2,245 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 2,245 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $48,268 |
| Out-of-State | $48,268 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Willamette University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Willamette University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| Books | $933 | $933 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $64,691 | $64,691 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Law | 110 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 71 | |
| Data Science, General | 13 | 27 | |
| Economics, General | 32 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 31 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Environmental Science | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | 0 | |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 17 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Japanese Studies | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 2 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release