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The main campus of Willamette University is in Salem, Oregon (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Willamette University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, law, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Willamette University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 570 to 670. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 560 or more. Students attending Willamette University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Willamette University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Willamette University had 2,642 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Willamette University makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Northwest Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
General Phone: (503) 370-6300
Admissions Phone: (503) 370-6303
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 370-6273
http://www.willamette.edu
Willamette University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 257 | political science, economics, English, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, anthropology, international studies, ... |
| Law | 132 | law, international law |
| Education And Teaching | 79 | education |
| Science | 69 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business And Management | 64 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology, music therapy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Music | 5 | music, piano, music pedagogy, voice, music theory and composition |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Willamette University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 447 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 145 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 130 | 1 |
In 2005, Willamette University had a total enrollment of 2,642 students (2,526 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 39% |
| Washington | 20% |
| California | 16% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Willamette University offers campus housing for 1,388 of its 2,526 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,790 | 2,095 | 75% | 444 | 21% |
| Men | 1,253 | 862 | 69% | 204 | 24% |
| Women | 1,537 | 1,233 | 80% | 240 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 370-6303
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,416 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,416 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Willamette University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 370-6273
Willamette University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $58,074 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $84,210 | 21 | $73,119 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $66,887 | 18 | $60,629 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $54,433 | 19 | $51,039 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,140 | 13 | $40,771 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $73,038 | 73 | $57,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northwest Conference |
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Willamette University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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