Willamette University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,880

6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,421

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.1%

3,832 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,180

97.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.2%

275 Graduates

About

Willamette University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Willamette University were Law (110 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 551 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Willamette University. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (330 degrees), 4.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Willamette University is $50,880, which is $20,892 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Willamette University is $50,880, which is $20,892 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,421.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Willamette University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,880

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Willamette University was $50,880. The cost of tuition at Willamette University is $20,892 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Willamette University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,421

2024 Value

6.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Willamette University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,421. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Willamette University grew by 6.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Willamette University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,490

Room and Board

$933

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Willamette University was of $15,490 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.02% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $933. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Willamette University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Willamette University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Willamette University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Willamette University received 3,832 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,832 applicants, 2,954 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,180 students enrolled at Willamette University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Willamette University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,954

Accepted Out of 3,832

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Willamette University was 77.1% (2,954 admissions from 3,832 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 79.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.7%, while admissions declined by 9.08%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Willamette University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Willamette University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Willamette University had a total enrollment of 2,180 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Willamette University is 2,122 students and the part-time enrollment is 58. This means that 97.3% of students enrolled at Willamette University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Willamette University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.4% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Two or More Races, 3.72% Asian, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.413% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Willamette University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Willamette University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,180 students. The full-time enrollment at Willamette University is 2,122 and the part-time enrollment is 58. This means that 97.3% of students enrolled at Willamette University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Willamette University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Willamette University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Willamette University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Willamette University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
334 enrolled students
Two or More Races
146 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Willamette University is 56.4% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Two or More Races, 3.72% Asian, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.413% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 255 students (11.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 29 more women than men received degrees from Willamette University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Willamette University is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 4.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Willamette University is Law (110 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Willamette University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (111 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Willamette University are Other managers (150,005 people), Postsecondary teachers (118,062 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (103,269 people), Physicians (100,719 people), and Other Physical Scientists (83,541 people).

The most specialized majors at Willamette University in 2024 are Legal (111 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Willamette University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Willamette University are Legal (111 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Willamette University are Elementary & secondary schools (257,794 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (242,910 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (185,858 people), Computer Systems Design (124,149 people), and Scientific research & development services (87,693 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Willamette University.

Most Common (2024)

General Economics
32 degrees awarded
US Government & Politics
31 degrees awarded
General Psychology
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Willamette University was General Economics with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Willamette University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

261

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

290

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University, which is 0.9 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (290).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Willamette University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University in Law, which is 0.803 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University in Law, which is 1.24 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68% of students graduating from Willamette University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
330 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Willamette University is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 4.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

8.53% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
170 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Willamette University is white female (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (160 degrees).

Operations

Willamette University has an endowment valued at nearly $313M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.4M (9.39%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Willamette University had a total salary expenditure of 118M. Willamette University employs 78 Professors, 39 Associate professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at Willamette University are Male Professor (44), Female Professor (34), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Willamette University are: Management, with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Endowment

$313M

2024 Endowment

2.7%

growth from 2023

Willamette University has an endowment valued at about $313M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Willamette University grew 2.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $258M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Willamette University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.15M - Federal
$15k - State
$246k - Local

As of 2024, Willamette University received $2.15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $15k from state grants and contracts, and $246k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$54.6M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Willamette University paid a median of $54.6M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($118M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$17.2M

Instructional Salaries

172

Number of Employees

In 2024, Willamette University paid a total of $17.2M to 172 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Willamette University were Management with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

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