Willamette University

www.willamette.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,500

18.4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$37,400

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.579%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.6%

3,680 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,785

96.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72%

375 Graduates

About

Willamette University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Willamette University were Law (101 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 598 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Willamette University. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (364 degrees), 4.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Willamette University is $43,500, which is $14,995 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Willamette University is $43,500, which is $14,995 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,400.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Willamette University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Willamette University was $43,500. The cost of tuition at Willamette University is $14,995 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$37,400

2021 Value

1.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Willamette University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,400. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Willamette University grew by 1.35%.

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

$13,328

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Willamette University was of $13,328 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.7% 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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Willamette University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.99% with respect to 2020, when 89% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.579%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Willamette University was 0.579%, which represents 3 out of the 518 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Willamette University received 3,680 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.23% annual growth. Out of those 3,680 applicants, 2,930 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,785 students enrolled at Willamette University in 2021.

Willamette University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.87%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,930

Accepted Out of 3,680

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Willamette University was 79.6% (2,930 admissions from 3,680 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.23%, while admissions declined by −8.86%..

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.

Enrollment

Willamette University had a total enrollment of 1,785 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Willamette University is 1,721 students and the part-time enrollment is 64. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Willamette University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Willamette University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.5% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 4.76% Asian, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.784% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Willamette University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Willamette University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,785 students. The full-time enrollment at Willamette University is 1,721 and the part-time enrollment is 64. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Willamette University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

80%

2021 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
1,097 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
244 enrolled students
Two or More Races
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Willamette University is 61.5% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 4.76% Asian, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.784% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.448% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 158 students (8.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 76 more women than men received degrees from Willamette University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Willamette University is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 4.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Willamette University is Law (101 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (110 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (16 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

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 Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (337,526 people), Other managers (242,755 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,095 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,831 people), and Chief executives & legislators (108,579 people).

The most specialized majors at Willamette University in 2021 are Legal (110 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (16 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), and Social Sciences (114 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

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 Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Willamette University are Legal (110 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (16 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), and Social Sciences (114 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (343,272 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (278,746 people), Legal services (278,322 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (179,518 people), and Computer Systems Design (166,302 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 (2021)

General Economics
52 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
33 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Willamette University was General Economics with 52 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 2021

337

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University, which is 0.774 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (337).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.69 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Willamette University in Law, which is 1.24 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Willamette University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Willamette University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.6% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
364 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded
Asian
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Willamette University is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 4.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

8.03% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
204 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Willamette University is white female (204 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 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 $355M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 78.1M (22%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Willamette University had a total salary expenditure of 82.1M. Willamette University employs 76 Professors, 47 Associate professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Willamette University are Male Professor (42), Female Professor (34), and Male Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Willamette University are: Management, with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

Endowment

$355M

2021 Endowment

42.2%

growth from 2020

Willamette University has an endowment valued at about $355M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Willamette University grew 42.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $303M 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

$4.73M - Federal
$203k - State
$33k - Local

As of 2021, Willamette University received $4.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $203k from state grants and contracts, and $33k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.3M

2021 Salaries

10.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Willamette University paid a median of $40.3M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($82.1M) and a 10.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.6M

Instructional Salaries

158

Number of Employees

In 2021, Willamette University paid a total of $15.6M to 158 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

157 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Willamette University were Professor with 76 employees, Associate professor with 47 employees, and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Willamette University were Management with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Willamette University was Male Professor with 42 employees, Female Professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Willamette University.