Selectivity
78%
Total Students
2,945
UG 2,149
PG 796
Satisfaction Index
87%
Salary After Attending
$49,300
BASIC
| Web Site | www.willamette.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Salem |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,149 |
| Women | 1,221 (56.82%) |
| Men | 928 (43.18%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 796 |
| Women | 390 (48.99%) |
| Men | 406 (51.01%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 60,999 |
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Retention Rate | 87 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.willamette.edu/admission/index.html |
| Online Application URL | www.willamette.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 78 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 31-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 78% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 81% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 73% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 73% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 11% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 13% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | Not reported |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 550 | 670 |
| SAT - Maths | 550 | 550 |
| ACT - Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 24 | 32 |
| ACT - Maths | 24 | 29 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.willamette.edu/dept/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://secure.willamette.edu/finaid/ |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$47,217 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,600 |
Books and Supplies |
$950 |
Other Expenses |
$1,232 |
| Total | $60,999 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$39,280 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,600 |
Books and Supplies |
$950 |
Other Expenses |
$1,232 |
| Total | $53,062 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 26 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 92.9% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 15,723 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 4,08,798 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 2 | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | 3 | - | - |
| Japanese Studies. | 6 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 32 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | - | 126 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 126 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 27 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | |||
| International Law and Legal Studies. | - | 29 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| International/Global Studies. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Science. | 23 | - | - |
| Category total | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science. | 23 | - | - |
| Category total | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 3 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 24 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 35 | - | - |
| Category total | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 19 | - | - |
| Archeology. | 3 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 45 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 48 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 9 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy. | 3 | - | - |
| Music Theory and Composition. | 1 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Stringed Instruments. | 1 | - | - |
| Voice and Opera. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 464 | 155 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,149 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,221 (56.82%) |
| Men (% of total) | 928 (43.18%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.56 % Asian - 8.38 % Black/African-American - 2.14 % Hispanic/Latino - 11.82 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 8.93 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.14 % White - 56.54 % Unknown - 3.91 % International Students - 7.58 % |
| All Graduate Students | 796 |
| Women (% of total) | 390 (49%) |
| Men (% of total) | 406 (51%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 1.01 % Asian - 4.27 % Black/African-American - 1.51 % Hispanic/Latino - 5.15 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 3.52 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.38 % White - 53.39 % Unknown - 16.21 % International Students - 14.57 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 87 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
79 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 19.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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