Willamette University
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Willamette University: international tuition 51,156 USD per year, one-year total cost 67,501 USD, acceptance rate 77.1%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year undergraduate can be automatically considered for the $52,000 annual International Student Grant, primarily based on academic performance and the admission application. The pages do not confirm institutional need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 77.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 640–730, Math 600–710, ACT 28–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 83+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 67,501 USD. Take off 52,000 USD a year from 1 scholarship confirmed for international students, and about 15,501 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Willamette University?
International tuition is 51,156 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 67,501 USD.
Does Willamette University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year undergraduate can be automatically considered for the $52,000 annual International Student Grant, primarily based on academic performance and the admission application. The pages do not confirm institutional need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Willamette University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Willamette University?
The acceptance rate is 77.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe International Student Grant is considered automatically with the admission application, with no separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page says international students cannot submit FAFSA or the CSS Profile and are automatically considered for the International Student Grant, so no CSS Profile or separate international-aid form is required.
Scholarships at this school
Willamette International Student GrantMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page52,000 USD/year≈ ₫1.36B
This grant is for degree-seeking international students and is considered with the admission application.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Decision (ED)Applicationin17days
- Early Action (EA)Application+17 days
- Regular decision (RD)Application+92 days
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aid+258 days
Credit for exams
Many AP subjects scored 4 or 5 receive at least 4 semester hours; equivalency depends on the subject.
Scores that count12345Many IB Higher Level exams scored 5 receive 4 semester hours; scores of 6 or 7 may receive up to 8.
Scores that count1234567Students earning the full IB Diploma with 30 or more points receive 4 additional semester hours.
Scores that countfrom 30
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data