Willamette University
Acceptance
77%
Avg SAT
1377
Tuition
$51,156
Grad Rate (4yr)
62%
Retention
87%
Earnings
$56,911
AI Overview
Willamette University brings together liberal arts with strong environmental and cultural studies programs in Oregon's capital city. The Salem campus attracts students who want close professor relationships and interdisciplinary learning—you might combine conservation biology with policy work at the nearby state capitol. Students here tend to be intellectually curious but unpretentious, drawn to smaller classes and hands-on research opportunities. The adjacent law school and MBA program create unique pathways for undergrads interested in joint degrees or early graduate coursework.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$51,156
Room & Board
$16,150
Average Net Price
$25,121
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Federal Loans
39%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$56,911Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesPhysics
10 graduates
$89,506
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
13 graduates
$79,592
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
22 graduates
$70,412
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
35 graduates
$63,407
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
49 graduates
$63,255
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
29 graduates
$59,337
4 yrs after graduation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
18 graduates
$54,657
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
17 graduates
$50,060
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
31 graduates
$45,197
4 yrs after graduation
Design and Applied Arts
$44,870
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
43+ programsAnd 31 more programs available
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