Willamette, founded in 1842, is a church-affiliated university offering a collaborative learning environment and many opportunities for co-curricular development. The university aims to prepare thinkers, creators, and leaders for meaningful work in the public and private sectors, as well as admission to the finest graduate and professional schools. The college''s tradition of service and its location adjacent to the state capitol facilitate internships, collaborative research, and other special projects that span a wide spectrum of academic interests. Its 72-acre campus is located in the center of Salem, 45 miles south of Portland.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,660
Undergraduates
626
Men - 37.7%
1,035
Women - 62.3%
548
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
77% of 3,832 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.9
SAT Math
640 average
590-683 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
685 average
630-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
28-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$75,378
Tuition and Fees
$54,224
Room and Board
$16,880
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Freshman Award
$44,626
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$26,664
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
172
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
21%
10-19
51%
20-29
22%
30-39
5%
40-49
1%
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Salem Population
175,891
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland, OR
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
68% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bearcat
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
9% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5%
Asian
3.9%
Black/African-American
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.6%
White
64.8%
Unknown
4.2%
International Students
3.4% from 21 countries
First-Year Students Returning
87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
61.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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