Willamette University

Salem, OR · Private Nonprofit

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Acceptance rate

77%

Average SAT

1,377

ACT midpoint

—

Enrollment

1,592

In-state tuition

$51,156

Out-of-state tuition

$51,156

Avg net price

$25,121

4-yr grad rate

—

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1240 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at Willamette University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#	Program	Stairway Ranking	Graduates/yr	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)
1	Economics.		40	$45,993	$63,255
2	Psychology, General.		33	$29,678	N/A
3	Biology, General.		30	$25,100	$45,197
4	Natural Resources Conservation and Research.		28	$28,697	$54,657
5	Political Science and Government.		24	$35,162	$63,407
6	Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.		23	N/A	$59,337
7	Communication and Media Studies.		19	$31,472	$70,412
8	History.		18	$22,555	N/A
9	English Language and Literature, General.		17	$32,863	$50,060
10	Fine and Studio Arts.		16	N/A	$32,256
11	Sociology.		15	$29,312	N/A
12	Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.		14	$27,044	N/A
13	Area Studies.		11	N/A	N/A
14	Physics.		11	N/A	$89,506
15	Anthropology.		11	N/A	N/A
16	Computer Science.		10	$80,077	$100,650
17	Mathematics.		9	N/A	N/A
18	Chemistry.		9	N/A	$79,592
19	International/Globalization Studies.		8	N/A	N/A
20	Public Health.		8	N/A	N/A

Showing top 20 of 33 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Willamette University?

Willamette University has an acceptance rate of 77% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Willamette University?

Admitted students at Willamette University typically score between 1240 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Willamette University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Willamette University is approximately $25,121 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Willamette University?

4-year graduation rate data for Willamette University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.