At a glance
Average net price
$25,121
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.2%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
1,592
In-state tuition
$51,156
Out-of-state tuition
$51,156
Cost of attendance
$67,501
Median earnings (10y)
$56,911
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,377
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 86.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (32%), social sciences (30%), stem (25%).
- STEM25%
- Health3%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts32%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services6%
- Social sciences23.7%~378 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary11.2%~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.1%~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.4%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business4.1%~65 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- English3.7%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.7%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- History3.4%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.0%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 194 | $66,562 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 193 | $53,741 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 89 | $31,509 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $29,357 | $24,870 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 59 | $33,011 | $21,331 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $20,615 | $24,547 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 52 | $25,078 | $25,343 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 46 | $25,204 | $22,511 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | $25,490 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | $21,094 | $20,250 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 32 | $33,206 | $24,881 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 31 | $22,333 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 25 | $23,292 | $21,511 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $18,750 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | $31,482 | $20,500 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $22,989 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Willamette University
Willamette University is a mid-sized institution located in Salem, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,592 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Physical sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Willamette University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,121 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,156 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $67,501 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.2%, a strong completion outcome. 86.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,911 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Willamette University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Physical sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (32% of credentials), social sciences (30% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Willamette University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,377.
Location & campus
Set in Salem, Oregon (city), Willamette University draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Willamette University
Q.How much does Willamette University cost?
The average net price at Willamette University is $25,121 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $67,501.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Willamette University?
Willamette University has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Willamette University?
Willamette University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Willamette University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Willamette University graduate earns $56,911 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Willamette University?
Published tuition is $51,156 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Willamette University located?
Willamette University is located in Salem, Oregon (ZIP 97301).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Willamette University at their official website.