by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,302 undergraduates in 2020, Willamette is a small, private university located in Salem, Oregon. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Willamette offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Willamette. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Willamette Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Willamette does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Willamette Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Willamette for Veterans Guide.
Willamette offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Willamette has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,302 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,264 (97.1%). Part-time attendance was 38 (2.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,264 | 38 | 1,302 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Willamette receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Willamette #269 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Willamette by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Willamette Diversity Guide.
Willamette has a total of 488 student athletes, 311 men and 177 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,420,756 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,332,376 |
| Net | $88,380 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Willamette University Athletics