Willamette University

Salem, OR

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Acceptance Rate

79%

Enrollment

1,525

Graduation Rate

73%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$56,911

Retention Rate

86%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1220–1430

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)27–32

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$48,268

Out-of-State Tuition

$48,268

Avg Net Price

$23,663

Room & Board

$15,490

Total COA

$62,112

Median Debt

$21,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$14,603

$30,001–48,000

$14,977

$48,001–75,000

$16,425

$75,001–110,000

$24,618

$110,001+

$31,101

Pell Grant Rate: 22%

Federal Loan Rate: 41%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$63,758

Estimated Net Price$23,663 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

73%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$56,911

Retention Rate

86%

Median Debt

$21,500

Top Programs

Social Sciences

28.7%

Biology

9.1%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

8.5%

Physical Sciences

6.4%

Psychology

6.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.1%

Communication

5.9%

Natural Resources

4.7%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.7%

Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies

4.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Economics	40	$67,830
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	33	$49,845
Psychology, General	33	$42,378
Biology, General	31	$53,079
Communication and Media Studies	29	—
English Language and Literature, General	25	—
Political Science and Government	25	$58,791
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	23	—
Sociology	21	$40,935
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	18	$36,617
Chemistry	15	—
Physics	15	—
Area Studies	13	—
Mathematics	13	—
International/Global Studies	13	—