Dare to Go First
Don't just accept what is -imagine what could be, and then make it happen. Willamette will unleash your potential as a creative thinker and problem solver in a world that demands innovation. It's time to forge the future you want.
Establish Yourself
Invest your energy in a community that welcomes bold initiatives and diverse perspectives. At Willamette, you'll connect with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and activists who inspire you to make the most of your unique talents.
Learn on the Leading Edge
Ready for class? Good. Now get ready to explore the connections that shape our world. View public health through the lens of wealth inequality. Examine the role of social media in politics. Connect data science to environmental stewardship. And choose a path that leads to a life of purpose.
Mobilize Your Ideas
Pursue your passion and make an impact now. Our students have developed new technologies on campus, spearheaded legislation across the street and transformed lives around the globe. So can you.
Fast-Track Your Future
Our distinctive dual-degree programs will accelerate your education. Fast-track your undergraduate and graduate degrees in law, business or data science on campus, or complete your master's in forestry or engineering at one of our partner institutions.
Live Your Potential
It's your future. We'll help you make the most of it. Tap into scholarships and resources that recognize your strengths and speak to your needs. And graduate with the intellectual agility you need to excel in the careers of tomorrow.
Get Started Now
Visit Willamette and get to know your future professors and classmates. When it's time to apply, our Admission team will be with you every step of the way. The reason we exist is to help you create the life you want.
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Campus Visits Contact
Assistant Director of Admission Events
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
Experience College Life
Montag Student Center
Sparks Sports and Recreation Center
Willamette Bistro
Mill Stream on campus
Riverfront Park
Silver Falls State Park
downtown Salem (shops, theatres, etc.)
Bush's Pasture Park
Campus Tours
8am-5pm
503-375-5338
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
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Admissions
Admissions
Overall
From The School
Willamette is a Common Application exclusive institution. We use the Common Application because it collects a broad range of academic and extracurricular information about potential Bearcats and simplifies the process for our applicants. Counselors submit official transcripts through the Common Application. To ensure adequate academic preparation for success in Willamette's rigorous curriculum, we recommend the following pattern of secondary school coursework:
- Four years of English
- Three years of mathematics (including algebra, geometry and trigonometry)
- Four years of social science coursework
- Three to four years of lab-based science coursework
- Two to four years of a foreign language
Counselors may submit School Report Forms and Recommendations through the Common Application. Willamette offers test-optional admission with the completion of a supplemental essay question as part of the Common Application.
If you decide to include standardized test scores, make sure you send your official score reports from either the SAT or the ACT. If students take the SAT or ACT more than once, the Admission Committee will review your highest scores from each section, resulting in what is widely known as a superscore. Letter(s) of recommendation may be submitted by your teachers through the Common Application.
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Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Action — November 15
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Majors and Degrees Offered
Willamette offers 59 academic programs that open the door to countless opportunities for artistic expression and in-depth exploration. We provide more than 75 grants annually for undergraduate research, and you can put your ideas to work in professional internships and study abroad experiences that speak directly to your interests.
Take a look at students like Adrian Uphoff, who spearheaded universal health care legislation at the state Capitol; Anna Ayala, who synthesized a new breed of anesthetics at Oregon Health and Science University; and Olivia Barry, who explored her love of art in the Netherlands. There are no limits at Willamette. Study what you love and create the life you want.
Faculty and Class Information
Graduation Rates
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Chinese Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Stringed Instruments.
Voice and Opera.
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition: $43,500
Room and Board: $13,480
Fees: $854
Books and supplies (estimated): $1,100
Financial Aid
Our average annual financial aid package is $37,658. The financial aid process is influenced by the quality of your academic record and the extent of your financial resources. If you're a strong student, you'll receive scholarship recognition from us regardless of whether you qualify for need-based aid. If you have demonstrated financial need, academic standing is a strong factor in how much gift aid (scholarships and grants) you'll receive.
Average financial aid package: $37,658
Students who receive financial aid: 99%
Average amount students borrow: $26,643
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Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
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Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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From The School
More than 75% of Willamette's students come from California, Washington and Oregon. Dozens of other states are represented as well, and students from Tokyo International University of America add a cultural dimension to the campus community. Students are passionate about pursuing their academic interests across disciplines and being civically engaged. Thirty-one percent of the student population is racially or ethnically diverse.
There are more than 90 clubs and organizations on campus, including the Outdoor Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Men's and Women's Rugby, Willamette Events Board, Black Student Union, Willamette Dance Company, Hawaii Club, Rainbow Alliance, Zena Farm Club and the Bearcat Pantry.
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Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
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Location
Willamette University is located in downtown Salem, Oregon. The residential campus is set on 60 acres of land and situated between the state Capitol and Salem Hospital. Oregon's scenic mountains and coastline, as well as Portland, the state's largest city, are all an hour from campus.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Willamette has outstanding athletic and academic facilities. These include a laser laboratory, greenhouse, cadaver laboratory and a large telescope at the 305-acre outdoor learning laboratory and forest at Zena. Willamette also features acoustically exceptional music venues, a digital media and music lab, a flexible theatre space, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art and a state-of-the-art campus theatre for film studies.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Willamette offers a robust outdoor program that allows you to choose from more than 120 excursions throughout the year. You also can spend time at our 305-acre forest laboratory at Zena just a few miles from campus, and you'll have easy access to coffee shops, restaurants, malls and movie theaters right down the street. Internships and research opportunities with public, private and non-profit organizations are readily available as well.
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Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Oregon State University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Portland
Sustainability
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security