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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Salem, OR. Operating on a semester system.

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Salem, OR
2K+ students
@willamette.edu

2K+

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 The library has since reopened and the threat is no longer active.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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