Willamette University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1784 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #488 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #441 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #1 of 2 | In Salem |
| #357 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,367
- Graduates
- 542
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- willamette.edu
Willamette University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Willamette University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 78% | 82% |
| Applicants | 3,994 | 1,600 | 2,394 |
| Admissions | 3,219 | 1,255 | 1,964 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 523 | 209 | 314 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1203 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 261 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 120 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (6%) |
| Asian | 82 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 58 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Willamette University is $32,957 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,047 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,446 |
| $48-75K | $25,489 |
| $75-110K | $29,496 |
| $110K+ | $35,784 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,000 | $44,493 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,000 | $44,493 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,000 | $44,493 |
| Fee in-district | $260 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $260 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $260 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,205 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,340 |
| Room charge | $7,440 |
| Meal charge | $6,900 |
Willamette University majors
Willamette University has granted 393 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 120 master's across 3 programs, and 96 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Willamette University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 101 | ||
| Law | 96 | ||
| Economics, General | 40 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Environmental Science | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 19 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| International Law and Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Japanese Studies | 7 | ||
| Archeology | 6 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 393 | 120 | 96 |
Willamette University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 71% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Willamette University has published 3,190 scientific papers with 48,128 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, Business, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 70 |
| 1992 | 17 | 96 |
| 1993 | 19 | 88 |
| 1994 | 25 | 98 |
| 1995 | 17 | 91 |
| 1996 | 35 | 115 |
| 1997 | 35 | 118 |
| 1998 | 36 | 142 |
| 1999 | 38 | 159 |
| 2000 | 41 | 248 |
| 2001 | 52 | 314 |
| 2002 | 55 | 450 |
| 2003 | 71 | 395 |
| 2004 | 67 | 434 |
| 2005 | 80 | 594 |
| 2006 | 80 | 607 |
| 2007 | 112 | 760 |
| 2008 | 124 | 853 |
| 2009 | 140 | 963 |
| 2010 | 133 | 1185 |
| 2011 | 138 | 1402 |
| 2012 | 112 | 1733 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1836 |
| 2014 | 111 | 2154 |
| 2015 | 140 | 2253 |
| 2016 | 148 | 2368 |
| 2017 | 165 | 2506 |
| 2018 | 139 | 2950 |
| 2019 | 121 | 3541 |
| 2020 | 142 | 4295 |
| 2021 | 135 | 4825 |
| 2022 | 133 | 4682 |
| 2023 | 103 | 4538 |
Willamette University alumni
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Lisa Murkowski
- Enrolled in Willamette University
- Studied in 1975-1977
- In 1985 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Lisa Ann Murkowski is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator representing Alaska, having held that seat since 2002. She is the first woman to represent Alaska in the Senate and the Senate's second-most senior Republican woman, after Susan Collins of Maine. She became dean of Alaska's congressional delegation upon Representative Don Young's death.
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Jay Inslee
- Enrolled in Willamette University
- In 1976 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerinternational forum participantprosecutorpolitician
- Biography
-
Jay Robert Inslee is an American politician, lawyer, and economist who has served as the 23rd governor of Washington since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2012, and was a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He is the longest-serving current governor in the United States.
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Nick Symmonds
- Occupations
- middle-distance runnerathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Nicholas Boone Symmonds is an American YouTube personality and retired middle-distance track athlete, from Boise, Idaho, who specialized in the 800 meters and 1500 meters distances. Symmonds signed with Brooks Running in January 2014 after a 7-year sponsorship with Nike. In college at Willamette University he won seven NCAA Division III titles in outdoor track. Symmonds is a 6-time US National 800 meters champion. He has competed in the 800m at two Olympic Games, reaching the semi-finals in Beijing 2008; in London 2012, he finished fifth in the final, running a personal best of 1:42.95 behind David Rudisha's world record. He won a silver medal in the 800 meters at the 2013 World Championships, having previously finished sixth in the 2009 final and fifth in the 2011 final.
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Punit Renjen
- Enrolled in Willamette University
- Graduated with master's degree in management
- Occupations
- chief executive officerbusinesspersoninternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Punit Renjen is an Indian-American businessman who has been chief executive officer of the multinational professional services firm Deloitte since June 1, 2015. Previously, Renjen was chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, and later, held the role of chairman of Deloitte LLP (United States) from 2011 to 2015. Effective December 31, 2022, Renjen will become Global CEO Emeritus of Deloitte.
General info
| Founded | 1842 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Non nobis solum nati sumus Not unto ourselves alone are we born |
| Colors | cardinal, old gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 586 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 State St Salem, Oregon, 97301 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 176,000 |
| Phone | 5033706300 |