First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: willamette.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 30 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 15 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Data Science | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Public Health | 10 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Salem, OR
443,416 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
McNary Field (SLE)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.5 of 20
Elevation
161 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
36°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,230 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Corban University5 mi
- Western Oregon University12 mi
- Linfield University20 mi
- George Fox University26 mi
- Oregon State University28 mi
- Lewis & Clark College40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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