Willamette University College of Law

Willamette University College of Law is located in Salem, Oregon. Willamette University College of Law has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1938.
Acceptance Rate
66.5%
Tuition & Fees
$54K
Students With Grants
87.7%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
53.8% / 83.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Willamette University College of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
66.5%
Median LSAT
152
Median GPA
3.4
First-Year Class Enrollment
121
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- MLS (Master of Legal Studies)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/BA
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Certificate in Health Law
- Certificate in International Law
- Certificate in Law and Business
- Certificate in Law and Government
- Certificate in Environmental Law, Justice, and Sustainability
JD
Early Decision: Dec 1, 2024
Regular: Aug 15, 2025
LLM
Rolling
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 59
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6.37:1
Total JD Enrollment: 341
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 2
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Willamette University College of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$54K
Living Expenses On Campus
$0K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$25K
Students With Grants
87.7%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Willamette University College of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Willamette Law Review
- Willamette Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution
- Willamette Law Online
- Willamette Sports Law Journal
- Willamette Environmental Law Journal
Clinics:
- Immigration Clinic
- Trusts and Estates Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Constitution Society
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Black Law Student Association
- Business Law Society
- Disability Justice
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC)
- Don Turner Criminal Trial Competition
- American Association for Justice Civil Trial Competition (AAJ)
- Edward J. Harri Open Appellate Competition
- Spaulding Civil Trial Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Externship Program
- External Appellate & Trial Advocacy Competition Teams
- Business Lawyering Institute
- BEAST Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of Willamette University College of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
53.8% / 83.3%
Graduates Employed
84.4%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
70.8%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
49%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
245 S.E. Winter St.
Salem, OR 97301
Salem, OR 97301
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.