$29,421/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Willamette University
Salem, OR·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $29,421 a year against a $71,440 list price, a 59% gap.
Willamette University is a urban private four-year institution located in Salem, OR. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,180 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1240 - 1440
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
13:1
Avg class size (est.)
~33 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$71,440
Avg net price after aid
$29,421
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
97%
Avg grant aid
$35,423
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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