Description
The oldest university in the west, Willamette University in Salem, Oregon offers challenging academics and, while a small school, provides a wealth of student life opportunities.Willamette’s academics are offered through distinctive schools, including the undergraduate College of Liberal Arts, a law school, a graduate school in management and one in education.
Willamette also has numerous research opportunities, with students even undertaking research projects abroad.
Since the school is small, classes and other academic activities offer optimal opportunity for interaction between students and professors.
Willamette’s small student body also fosters a sense of community among students who have a number of campus life activities to choose from. There are approximately 100 clubs, which include:
*Foreign language club
*Photography club
*Multicultural organizations
*Academic and professional student organizations
*Activist and social service groups
*Religious organizations
The Willamette campus also features an art museum and performing arts opportunities.
While admission to Willamette is fairly competitive and grades and SAT scores are taken into strong consideration, each applicant is evaluated individually.
Financial aid is also awarded to students who meet financial and other eligibility requirements.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bearcats
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$35,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,610
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
2,694
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,865
- Freshman Class
- 541
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,694
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 69%
- Graduate
- 31%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 55%
- Men
- 45%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 7%
- Caucasian
- 64%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 22%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%