Willamette University

Quick Facts

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Location: Northwest
Setting: Mid-size City Setting
Type: Private
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Bearcats
Hudson's Bay and the Mill Race that runs through campus
Hudson's Bay and the Mill Race that runs through campus
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School Description
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Willamette University is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1842, educating men & women in the liberal arts & selected professional fields. The University�s mission extends far from the Oregon Territory & Pacific Northwest to encompass the larger world beyond. In its pursuits, Willamette University: Cherishes the dignity & worth of all individuals, striving to reflect the diversity of our world; Encourages close relationships among faculty, students, & staff to enhance learning & foster community; Provides a lively & challenging education in a small university setting where teaching & learning are strengthened by ongoing scholarship & research; Embraces a commitment to service & leadership in our various communities & professions; Honors its historic roots in The United Methodist Church & values the ethical & spiritual dimension of education; Believes that education is a lifelong process of discovery, delight & growth, the hallmark of a humane life.

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Willamette University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Willamette University is an American private institution of higher learning located in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest university in the Western United States. Willamette is a member of the Annapolis Group of colleges, with an undergraduate college and three graduate schools. In athletics, the university is a member of the NCAA's Division III Northwest Conference, with the bearcat as the school mascot and old gold and cardinal as the school colors. There are approximately 2,500 students enrolled combined between the graduate and undergraduate programs. The school employs over 200 full-time professors at the 69 acre campus that is situated across the street from the Oregon State Capitol.

Willamette’s College of Liberal Arts is the undergraduate school on campus. The school was rated 63rd among American liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report for 2008. The oldest of the graduate programs is the College of Law, founded in 1883 and located in the Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center. Established in 1974, Atkinson Graduate School of Management is housed in the Seeley G. Mudd Building. The School of Education, established in 1996, has an enrollment of 250 students.

History

The university was founded as the Oregon Institute in the days of the Oregon Country by the missionary Jason Lee, who had arrived in the territory in 1834 and had founded the Indian Manual Labor Institute for the education of the local Native Americans. Lee requested additional support for his mission, and received 53 additional volunteers in 1839, who arrived on the ship Lausanne. After a series of meetings in Lee's home, the by-laws were adopted and board of trustees elected and the institute was officially established on February 1, 1842. Lee served as the first President of the Board of Trustees, followed by David Leslie after Lee’s death in 1845. Leslie would serve until his death in 1869. The original purpose of the institute was the education of the missionaries' children.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,943
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 100%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 28,416
Students Receiving Aid: 91%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 50
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 64%
Other 25%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 62%
In-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 38%
Washington 20%
California 16%
Colorado 3%
Idaho 3%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 55%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northwest Conference)
Basketball (Northwest Conference)
Baseball (Northwest Conference)
Track (Northwest Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 28,416    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 28,250    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 166    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 5,897 15%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,626 4%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 14,061 88%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,238 54%  
Any Aid:
  91%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 38%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 30, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Willamette University

Bachelor's Level Majors

College Advice

Yahoo
I'm a senior in highschool and i still don't know where to go to college--I cant decide between the University of Washington and a small liberal arts school Willamette University. Money is not an issue and I plan on going to UW medical school either way. has anyone been to either school and can give me some advice? University of Washington is awefully big, and I may be leaning towards Willamette.....but my boyfriend of 5 months (but also my best friend for 3 years) will be attending University of WA....
16 months ago
Best Answer
Have you visited? My son has been accepted to both, as well as some other schools. Willamette has an admitted students day tomorrow, the 20th. You can spend a night in the dorm afterward as well. My son has found it very helpful to sit in on a class or two at the colleges he's most interested in, and spend a night in the dorm. It really helps to get the feeling of what the students are like. I say visit and go with your gut about what is best for you. The boyfriend might or might not last if you are at different colleges, but you could always visit occasionally, it's about a four hour drive between Seattle and Salem.

Photos

  • Hudson's Bay and the Mill Race that runs through campus
    Hudson's Bay and the Mill Race that runs through campus [source]
  • Eaton Hall
    Eaton Hall [source]
  • Lausanne Hall
    Lausanne Hall [source]
  • McCulloch Stadium
    McCulloch Stadium [source]
  • Willis C. Hawley
    Willis C. Hawley [source]
  • Waller Hall, completed in 1867 is the oldest building on campus
    Waller Hall, completed in 1867 is the oldest building on campus [source]