Overview

Willamette University is a University institution located in Salem, OR, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 900 State Street
Salem, OR  97301
United States

Contact Sue Corner
Dean of Admission
Email: bearcat@willamette.edu
Phone: 503-375-5337

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
Chinese Studies
Ethnic Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Brass Instruments
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Pedagogy
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,107

Applied

3,249

Accepted

1,571

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,517

Females Applied

2,035

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,590

Males Applied

1,214

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.9

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	December 15th	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 30th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 30th	No
Transfer	July 14th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		640	720
SAT Math		590	700
ACT Composite		26	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,880

Private

Fees

276

Full-time student fees

16,150

Room & board

8,300

Room only

Financial Aid

39,471

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,887

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,861

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,075

Avg. Loan Aid

24,674

Avg. Grant Aid

34,997

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,571

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.16%
Black or African American	2.43%
White or Caucasian	66.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	3.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.72%
Two or more races	8.59%
Other	2.16%

Gender

Male (39.08%)

Female (60.92%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	73%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Midnight Breakfast, Black Tie and Activities Expo

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Outdoor Programs, Sport Clubs, Intramurals and Willamette Dance Company

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

248

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 175

Part-time - 73

Male - 128

Female - 120