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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Salem, OR. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
14
Housing Buildings
Life in Salem for Willamette University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Salem.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$1,450
Cost of Living Index
105
Student Population
35,000
City Transportation
Walkability
41
Bikeability
52
Public Transit
Cherriots Bus System
Nearest Airports
Salem Municipal Airport (McNary Field)
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean (Csb)
Avg Annual Temp
53.2°F
Avg Snowfall
6.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Mark O. Hatfield Library
Not listed in current search results; check library website for up-to-date hours.
Sparks Center
Monday & Friday: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday: Not listed; Weekend hours not specified.
Putnam University Center
Not listed in current search results; typically open during academic year and for events.
Service Center
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Academic Year); Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Summer)
Residence Halls
24/7 access for residents; Quiet Hours: Sun–Thu 10 p.m.–8 a.m., Fri–Sat midnight–8 a.m.
Campus News
Latest updates from Willamette University
Campus Safety Alert: Bomb Threat at Library (Resolved)
On September 30, 2025, the Willamette University library was evacuated following a bomb threat. A campus-wide safety alert was issued and Salem police responded. The building was cleared and no bomb was found. The library has since reopened and the threat is no longer active.
Faculty-student duo illuminate generative AI’s potential to transform computer science education
Willamette Computer Science faculty member Fred Agbo and alum Chris Olivia BA’24 published new research exploring how generative AI can reshape computing education, highlighting its transformative potential for teaching and learning.
Oct 9, 2025
Pitch Jam tests illustrators’ ability to create and collaborate under pressure
Willamette University hosted Pitch Jam, an event challenging illustrators to work together and innovate under time constraints, fostering creativity and teamwork among participants.
Oct 9, 2025
$1.3 million gift supports new generation of art and design students
A $1.3 million gift was announced to support art and design students at Willamette, enhancing access, resources, and opportunities central to student success.
Oct 2, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Willamette University
Freshmen are required to live on campus unless commuting from home or approved for exemption.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
Waller Hall
Room types: single, double
West Campus Residence Halls
Room types: single, double, suite
Apartments
Room types: apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@willamette.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 9, 2026
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