WHAT’S NEW AT WU COUNSELOR UPDATES 2020-21 › Willamette is lowering its published tuition rate —
or “sticker price” — by about 20%, from $53,300 to $43,500. We are the first among our peers (in the Pacific Northwest and nationally) to reset our tuition. We’ll continue to offer robust merit scholarships and financial aid as we partner with your students in their academic goals. (More information can be found online.) Willamette’s tuition reset begins at the start of the 2021 academic year and applies to all undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
› What does this mean for your students?
This tuition reset makes it easier for them to understand how much they’ll pay for college, and puts the extraordinary experience of a Willamette education — with more program options than ever — within reach for more students. In short, we’re introducing a new way to think about affordability, and countering the perception that price equals prestige.
Innovative degree programs
› A $6 million gift will fund student research,
Personalized learning experiences
› Willamette is No. 8 in the nation for studentstaff interaction, according to a Wall Street Journal-affiliated ranking.
› Our College Colloquium course connects
first-year students with a dedicated faculty advisor and peer and community mentors. The program also features community-based housing and extended programming that focuses on academics, wellness and community building.
› Our Student Success Hub comprises a wide
range of offices that connect students with the resources they need to thrive.
› The Learning Commons gives students 24/7
access to white/glass boards, projection systems and big screens.
› Academic hearths are spaces where students and professors gather to study, talk and eat together.
scholarships, internships and a dedicated advisor for public health majors.
› Our new business major gives students access to
nationally recognized MBA faculty and specialized career services at the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.
› Our new 3+1 data science program allows students
to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years.
› Our accelerated and dual-degree programs open
the door to undergraduate and graduate degrees in law, business or data science right here on campus, as well as advanced degrees in forestry or engineering at one of our partner institutions.
› Early admission guarantees scholarships and waives some graduate admission requirements for qualified first-year students.
An enduring value
› Our merit-based scholarships range up to
$20,000 per year and can be combined with one of these awards:
› Art: Up to $4,000 per year › Debate: Up to $4,000 per year › Music: Up to $10,000 per year › STEM: Up to $7,000 per year › Theatre: Up to $12,000 per year › Public health: Up to $11,500 per year › Environmental science: Up to $4,000 per year
› We accept up to one year’s worth of coursework for first-year students who’ve completed college-level courses through dual-credit, IB or AP programs.
› We provide grants and scholarships to support students involved in internships, study abroad and undergraduate research.
› 67% of our students have an internship or research experience.
› The average mid-career salary of a Willamette grad is $111,000.