Willamette University, OR
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Willamette University Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity56
Retention57
Graduation57
Earnings29
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Willamette University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Physical Sciences8%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences24%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Willamette University
84%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
610
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Willamette University
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$61K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $31K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Willamette University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
78%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 76% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Willamette University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 66% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 73% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 80% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 80% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 75% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 69% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Willamette University
91%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Willamette University
1,623
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
555
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 35% | 43% |
Location Map
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Colleges near Willamette University, OR
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