Willamette University Description:
Willamette is a small private university located in Salem, Oregon, directly across the street from the state's capitol building. The undergraduate College of Liberal Arts is well-regarded nationally, a fact that earned the school a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. The university prides itself on the number students who study abroad and the number of hours its students devote to service (more than 60,000 hours a year of volunteerism). Willamette students come from 43 states and 27 countries. In athletics, the Willamette Bears compete in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 41%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Willamette
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Median High School GPA: 3.75
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 670
- SAT Math: 540 / 650
- SAT Writing: 540 / 650
- ACT Composite: 27 / 31
- ACT English: 26 / 32
- ACT Math: 26 / 31
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 2,851 (1,940 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
- 94% Full-time
Costs (2010 - 11):
- Tuition and Fees: $39,012
- Books: $920 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,350
- Other Expenses: $1,120
- Total Cost: $50,402
Willamette University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Willamette Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 96%
- Loans: 56%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $20,370
- Loans: $6,365
Most Popular Majors:
Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Global Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 71%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 78%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Willamette University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.willamette.edu/about/initiatives/mission_motto/index.html
"Willamette University is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1842, which educates men and women in the liberal arts and in selected professional fields. The University's mission now extends far beyond from the Oregon Territory and the Pacific Northwest to encompass the larger world beyond. In its pursuits, Willamette University:
- cherishes the dignity and worth of all individuals, and strives to reflect the diversity of our world;
- encourages close relationships among faculty, students, and staff to enhance learning and foster community;
- provides a lively and challenging education in a small university setting where teaching and learning are strengthened by ongoing scholarship and research;
- embraces a commitment to service and leadership in our various communities and professions;
- honors its historic roots in The United Methodist Church and values the ethical and spiritual dimension of education;
- believes that education is a lifelong process of discovery, delight, and growth, the hallmark of a humane life."
