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Salem, OR · Bend, OR
| Willamette University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,121/yr | $18,048/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,182/yr | $11,497/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $21,221 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,825/yr | $11,716/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,225/yr | $16,694/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,382/yr | $20,055/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,794/yr | $24,478/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,150/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,150/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,222/yr | $600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,912/yr | $3,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $67,501/yr | $29,798/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,156/yr | $13,566/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $51,156/yr | $37,356/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1240–1440 | 1143–1318 |
| SAT average | 1377 | 1255 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–33 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,107 | 1,787 |
| Students accepted | 3,249 | 1,223 |
| Students who enrolled | 504 | 211 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,911/yr | $64,010/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,585–$85,316 | $39,922–$92,783 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 75% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,932/yr | $50,843/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 62% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,849/yr | $57,210/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 22% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Natural Resources & Conservation 8% | Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Engineering 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 22% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $86,704/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,269/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 40% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,592 | 1,044 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 519 | 247 |
| Average professor pay | $11,083/mo | $11,502/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $73,572 | $44,450 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Salem, OR | Bend, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1842 | 2001 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | No data reported |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Men | 38% | 53% |
| Women | 62% | 47% |
| White students | 65% | 75% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 12% |
| Asian students | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 0.9% | 41% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.2% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,686/yr | $3,535/yr |
| Endowment | $250.4M | $10.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,295 | 297 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,900/yr | $9,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,590/yr | $5,190/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 22 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 370 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $4.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $60,694 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.