Overview
Founded in 1842, Willamette University is a liberal arts institution in northwest Oregon and the oldest university in the western half of the United States. Willamette’s College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic fields of study. For students interested in the arts, the Willamette campus is home to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art and a theater department mounting three to four mainstage plays per year. To provide a break from academia, Willamette features an Outdoor Program which sponsors day hiking, backpacking, and kayaking expeditions.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$31,961
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1228
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $51,156 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,156 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1222 |
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Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,396
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,235
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$32,780
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3963
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,235
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$39,767,952
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,407,176
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,078
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,092
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,659
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4107
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
51
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1228
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,112
Total Number of Undergrads
1,571
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
51
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
83
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
62%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
68%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bearcats
School Colors
cardinal and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northwest Conference
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,900
Top 5 Employers
Oregon Congress
Oregon Health Sciences University
Americorps
Peace Corps
Marion County
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
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