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Willamette University Computer Science Programs

Willamette University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salem, OR. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Willamette University?

Contact details for Willamette University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	900 State St, Salem, OR 97301
Phone:	5033706300
Website:	www.willamette.edu/
Admissions:	www.willamette.edu/admission/index.html
Financial Aid:	www.willamette.edu/offices/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Willamette University?

You can apply to Willamette University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Willamette University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Willamette University

These are the things Willamette University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Willamette University?

Willamette University maintains an acceptance rate of 77%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Willamette University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 730. Math scores were between 600 and 710.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1440. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Willamette University ranged between 28 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Willamette University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,563	1,130	72%
Women	2,235	1,799	80%

Can I Afford Willamette University?

The average net price after aid at Willamette University is $23,663. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,880
In-State Fees	$276
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,880
Out-of-State Fees	$276
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$51,156
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$51,156

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 32% of students at Willamette University receive some form of financial aid (504 students).

Nearly 97% of students at Willamette University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,423 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,461.

Student Loan Debt

39% of Willamette University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,817 per year.

Willamette University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 600 students enrolled at Willamette University. Willamette University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,525 undergraduate students at Willamette University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Willamette University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	35
Hispanic	221
White	954
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	126
Non-Resident	51

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Willamette University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	132
California	101
Washington	46
Hawaii	26
Colorado	20

Additionally, approximately 3.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Willamette University Graduate Student Diversity

541 of Willamette University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Willamette University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Willamette University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	9
Hispanic	96
White	196
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	12

Computer Science Programs at Willamette University

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Willamette University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	18	—	—	18

Academic Programs at Willamette University

Willamette University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Willamette University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.