Willamette University VERIFIED · federal data
Oregon (West) · 1,592 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $51,156/yr sticker
private Tier 5
Oregon LAC next to the state capitol; politics and business.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
77.1%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.0–3.7
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1240–1440
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
28–33
middle 50% admitted ACT score
Median earnings (10-yr)
$56K
Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined
≈ 4.7 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 4.7 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Portland tech and startups (Salesforce, IBM, local VC-backed firms, lower cost of living)
- Seattle proximity: Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing supply chain roles (2-3 hour drive)
- Wine/beverage industry in Willamette Valley (Pinot Noir region, family businesses)
- Government/policy work in Oregon capital (Salem), modest salaries but stable
- Accounting/audit pipeline to Big 4, smaller than target schools but real
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