Willamette University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1764 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #485 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #438 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #1 of 2 | In Salem |
| #440 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,661
- Graduates
- 519
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 72% | 80% |
| Applicants | 3,832 | 1,563 | 2,235 |
| Admissions | 2,954 | 1,130 | 1,799 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 421 | 158 | 250 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1440
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Willamette University are 1240-1440 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Willamette University are 28-33 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1229 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 334 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 255 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 146 (7%) |
| Asian | 81 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Willamette University is $29,421 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 | $16,182 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,825 |
| $48-75K | $18,225 |
| $75-110K | $22,382 |
| $110K+ | $33,794 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,880 | $50,084 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,880 | $50,084 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,880 | $50,084 |
| Fee in-district | $276 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $276 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $276 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,270 |
| Room charge | $8,300 |
| Meal charge | $7,970 |
Willamette University majors
Willamette University has granted 295 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 99 master's across 3 programs, and 110 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Willamette University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 110 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 71 | |
| Data Science, General | 11 | 27 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 30 | ||
| Economics, General | 27 | ||
| Environmental Science | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 295 | 99 | 110 |
Willamette University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Willamette University has published 3,815 scientific papers with 87,912 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 141 |
| 1994 | 27 | 150 |
| 1995 | 20 | 152 |
| 1996 | 39 | 178 |
| 1997 | 41 | 197 |
| 1998 | 42 | 242 |
| 1999 | 40 | 253 |
| 2000 | 39 | 385 |
| 2001 | 53 | 449 |
| 2002 | 59 | 607 |
| 2003 | 74 | 559 |
| 2004 | 74 | 590 |
| 2005 | 92 | 763 |
| 2006 | 89 | 835 |
| 2007 | 127 | 1083 |
| 2008 | 145 | 1316 |
| 2009 | 151 | 1389 |
| 2010 | 153 | 1698 |
| 2011 | 158 | 1942 |
| 2012 | 124 | 2423 |
| 2013 | 111 | 2621 |
| 2014 | 131 | 3109 |
| 2015 | 173 | 3332 |
| 2016 | 181 | 4064 |
| 2017 | 173 | 4719 |
| 2018 | 211 | 5153 |
| 2019 | 147 | 6184 |
| 2020 | 174 | 7453 |
| 2021 | 152 | 7787 |
| 2022 | 152 | 7311 |
| 2023 | 127 | 7381 |
| 2024 | 95 | 7097 |
| 2025 | 54 | 5881 |
Willamette University alumni
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Lisa Murkowski
- Enrolled in Willamette University
- Studied in 1975-1977
- In 1985 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Lisa Ann Murkowski is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Alaska, having held the seat since 2002. She is the first woman to represent Alaska in the U.S. Congress and is the Senate's second-most senior Republican woman. Murkowski 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
- prosecutorlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Jay Robert Inslee is an American politician and attorney who served as the 23rd Governor of Washington from 2013 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and from 1999 to 2012. Inslee was also a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
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Nick Symmonds
- Occupations
- athletics competitormiddle-distance runner
- Biography
-
Nicholas Boone Symmonds is an American YouTube personality and retired middle-distance runner from Boise, Idaho, who specialized in the 800 meters and 1500 meters. At Willamette University, he won seven NCAA Division III titles outdoors. 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, and finishing fifth in the London 2012 final, running a personal best of 1:42.95 behind David Rudisha's world record of 1:40.91. The following year, 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
- businesspersonchief executive officer
- 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 became 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 | 615 |
| 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 |