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Willamette University

Salem, OR · Private Nonprofit · 1,592 students

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$57k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
77%Acceptance Rate
71%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)71.2%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)62.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate86.5%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students19.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1377
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences23.7%
Psychology6.1%
Biological Sciences5.1%
Computer Science4.4%
Business & Marketing4.1%
Communications3.7%
Health Sciences3.4%
History3.4%
Mathematics3.0%

Faculty & Resources

$11k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$16k
Instructional Spend per Student
$250M
Total Endowment

Willamette University — Academics

Willamette University has a graduation rate of 71.2%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 86.5%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1377. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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