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Colleges / Willamette University

Willamette University

Salem, OR 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate81%
Acceptance Rate81%

Willamette University Student Life

Willamette University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Willamette University has several thriving Outdoor Programs. In fact, more students participate in the Outdoor Programs than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Willamette University include Sport Clubs, Intramurals, Willamette Dance Company.

The Willamette University community comes together each year for Midnight Breakfast, Black Tie and Activities Expo.

Willamette University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Willamette University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 67%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,228
Number of Students Living On-Campus 713
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Willamette University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Willamette University students live on campus. In 2023, 67% of undergrads at Willamette University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 33% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Willamette University. There are 1,228 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,335 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 713 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Willamette University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Willamette University Athletics

At Willamette University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Willamette University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is Willamette University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Willamette University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Willamette University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Willamette University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Willamette University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Willamette University, take Interstate 5 to Salem, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Oregon you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Willamette University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Willamette University

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Overview

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Willamette University Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

30%

In State

70%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

67%

15%

8%

5%

2%

2%

1%

1%

1%

Undergraduate Students

1,335

Graduate Students

548

Non-Resident / International Students

14

Willamette University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,883

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

81%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,226

Out-of-State

$48,226

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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