Willamette University

Overview

Willamette University is a Comprehensive institution located in Salem, OR.

Location & Contact

Address 900 State Street
Salem  97301
United States

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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies (East)
Chinese Studies
Ethnic Studies
European Studies (Western)
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
Comparative Literature
French
German
Russian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics Related
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
International/global Studies
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Keyboard Instruments
Music
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance
Music Theory And Composition
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,206

Applied

3,518

Accepted

1,808

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,240

Females Applied

1,996

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,966

Males Applied

1,522

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.82

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	600	690
SAT Math	640	570	660
ACT Composite	28	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,750

Fees

324

Full-time student fees

12,940

Room & board

Financial Aid

37,658

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,254

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,197

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,395

Avg. Loan Aid

22,311

Avg. Grant Aid

32,136

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,808

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

74%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.42%
Black or African American	1.97%
White or Caucasian	63.09%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.68%
Asian	6.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.31%
Two or more races	8.44%
Other	3.33%

Gender

Male (42.26%)

Female (57.74%)

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	60%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

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	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

263

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 189

Part-time - 74

Male - 139

Female - 124

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