89 percent of applicants to Willamette University were admitted for fall 2017

At Willamette University, 98 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 57 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Salem enrolled 2,498 students in fall 2017, including 1,948 in undergraduate and 550 in graduate programs, data shows. 1.4 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.

21 percent of undergraduates are residents of Oregon, and 78 percent are residents of other states. 1 percent are citizens of foreign countries.

The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (57 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (12 percent).

The school admitted 89 percent of the 4,484 students who applied for fall 2017. Of those who were admitted, 11 percent enrolled.

Willamette University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.
Total
Male
Female
Applicants
4,484
43.9%
56.1%
Admitted applicants
3,991
85%
92%
Enrolled
439
11%
11%