Willamette University College of Law

2025 Tuition $53,994LSAT 152GPA 3.26

Private - Salem, Oregon

For the academic year 2024-2025, Willamette University College of Law's tuition & fees is $53,994. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $79,190.

Willamette University College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$53,994
Books & Supplies Costs$1,936
Room & Board$21,676
Other Expenses$1,584
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$57,227
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Willamette University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Willamette University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Oregon, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $50,682.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Willamette University College of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Willamette University College of Law$53,994
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Oregon Law Schools
Public Schools$60,414$60,414
Private Schools$47,438
LocationTuition & Fees
Willamette University College of LawSalem, OR$53,994
Mercer Law SchoolMacon, GA$43,132
University of Miami School of LawCoral Gables, FL$62,406
Drake University Law SchoolDes Moines, IA$48,410
Cumberland School of LawBirmingham, AL$45,236
Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NY$61,136

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, Willamette University College of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $50,944.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $72,430.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$50,944
Books & Supplies Costs$1,866
Room & Board$19,620

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Willamette University College of Law's acceptance rate is 69.34%. A total of 737 applicants applied to and 511 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 115 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 22.50%.
The next table compares Willamette University College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202064844412168.52%27.25%
2020-202161239311364.22%28.75%
2021-202271943912161.06%27.56%
2022-202375044210558.93%23.76%
2018-201965549412675.42%25.51%
2017-201860446011076.16%23.91%
2016-201750737610574.16%27.93%
2015-20165833939167.41%23.16%
2023-202473751111569.34%22.50%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Willamette University College of Law69.34%22.50%115
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Oregon Law Schools70.82%21.07%143
Public Schools75.23%15.95%156
Private Schools68.61%23.63%136

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Willamette University College of Law's LSAT score is 152%. The 75th percentile score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 150.
The 2024 Willamette University College of Law's GPA score is 3.26%. The 75th percentile score is 3.59 and the 25th percentile is 3.01.
The next table compares Willamette University College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 156 153 149
2020-2021 155 152 149
2021-2022 157 154 151
2022-2023 156 154 151
2018-2019 156 152 149
2017-2018 156 152 148
2016-2017 155 151 148
2015-2016 157 153 150
2023-2024 156 152 150
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.51 3.16 2.77
2020-2021 3.42 3.07 2.85
2021-2022 3.61 3.32 2.94
2022-2023 3.67 3.25 3.02
2018-2019 3.45 3.13 2.71
2017-2018 3.54 3.18 2.83
2016-2017 3.57 3.18 2.77
2015-2016 3.44 3.15 2.8
2023-2024 3.59 3.26 3.01
LSAT ScoreGPA
Willamette University College of Law1523.26
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Oregon Law Schools1573.46
Public Schools1583.52
Private Schools1563.43

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 93 students out of 96 total graduates from Willamette University College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 8graduate in prior year and 3early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 49 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 52.69%.
The next table compares Willamette University College of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-20208779 6582.28% 113
2020-202110823 2191.31% 876
2021-202210192 6368.48% 101
2022-20239890 6572.22% 124
2018-201910095 7376.84% 93
2017-2018113107 4844.86% 103
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20249693 4952.69% 1111
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Willamette University College of Law52.69%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Oregon Law Schools69%
Public Schools77%
Private Schools65%