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Dare TO GO FIRST Don’t just accept what is — imagine what could be, and then make it happen. Willamette will unleash your potential as a creative thinker and problem solver in a world that demands innovation. It’s time to forge the future you want.
THE WILL AMET TE EDGE As the first university in the West, Willamette has inspired leaders and energized difference makers since 1842. We blend first-rate academics with unparalleled learning experiences to push the boundaries of knowledge in every field — and nobody does it better.
Establish YO U R S E L F Invest your energy in a community that welcomes bold initiatives and diverse perspectives. At Willamette, you’ll connect with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and activists who inspire you to make the most of your unique talents.
G E T I N V O LV E D
70,655 Annual volunteer hours
WELCOME TO WILL AMET TE Undergraduate enrollment: 1,585 Students of color: 33%
O U R F I R S T-Y E A R C L A S S
90+
Clubs and organizations
Applied: 4,010 Enrolled: 340 GPA (middle 50%): 3.7-4.2 SAT (middle 50%): 1170-1320 ACT (middle 50%): 25-28
K E E P P L AY I N G
100+ Outdoor Program trips
20
Intramural & sport clubs
NCAA Division III Sports Baseball M
Softball W
Basketball M/W
Swimming M/W
Cross Country M/W
Tennis M/W
Football M
Track and field M/W
Golf M/W
Triathlon W
Lacrosse W
Volleyball W
Soccer M/W Music Ensembles University Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Choir
Waller String Quartet
Male Ensemble Willamette
Willamette Jazz Collective Willamette Pro Musica
Dramatic Vocal Arts
Voce Femminile Willamette Singers
Wind Ensemble
36
States represented
Performing Arts Clubs Headband (a cappella)
Taiko Club
Improv Club
Tandem
Pep Band
Up Top (a cappella)
Poi Club
Willamette Dance Company
Sanshin Club
LE ARN ON THE
LEADING EDGE
Ready for class? Good. Now get ready to explore the connections that shape our world. View public health through the lens of wealth inequality. Examine the role of social media in politics. Connect data science to environmental stewardship. And choose a path that leads to a life of purpose.
S T U DY W H AT YO U L OV E
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
American Ethnic Studies m
History M, m
Anthropology M, m
Humanities M
Archaeology M, m
International Studies M
Art History M, m
Japanese Studies M, m
Art, Studio M, m
Latin American Studies M, m
Arts, Technology and Multimedia m
17
Average class size
Asian Studies m Biochemistry s Biology M, m Business M, m Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management m › Business Management 3+2 BA/MBA s
0
Classes with more than 50 students
Chemistry M, m Chinese Studies M, m Civic Communication and Media M, m Classical Studies M, m Comparative Literature and the History of Ideas M Computer Science M, m Creative Writing s Data Science M, m
305
Acres in Willamette’s Zena research forest
› Data Science 3+1 s Economics M, m › Engineering 3+2 s English M, m Environmental Science M, m Exercise and Health Science M Film Studies M, m › Forestry 3+2 s French and Francophone Studies M, m German M, m
› Law 3+3 BA/JD s Mathematics M, m Medieval and Renaissance Studies m Music M, m › Not-for-Profit Management 3+2 BA/MBA s Philosophy M, m Physics M, m Politics M, m Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics M Pre-Health s Pre-Law s Pre-Medicine s Pre-Veterinary Medicine s Psychology M, m Public Health M › Public Management 3+2 BA/MBA s Religious Studies M, m Russian m Sociology M, m Spanish M, m Sustainability m Theatre M, m Women’s and Gender Studies M, m M = major; m = minor; s = special program;
› = 3+1, 3+2, 3+3 dual degree
MOBILIZE YO U R I D E A S
Pursue your passion and make an impact now. Our students have developed new technologies on campus, spearheaded legislation across the street and transformed lives around the globe. So can you.
T U R N K N O W L E D G E I N T O AC T I O N
100%
Students involved in research, internships and/or study abroad
75+
Paid annual research grants for undergrads
FA S T-T R A C K YO U R F U T U R E Our distinctive dual-degree programs will accelerate your education. Fast-track your undergraduate and graduate degrees in law, business or data science right here on campus, or complete your master’s in forestry or engineering at one of our partner institutions.
SECURE AN INTERNSHIP › Cascade AIDS project › Chemawa Indian School › Governor’s Office › Hallie Ford Museum of Art › Head Start
60+
Study abroad programs
› Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service › Office of Economic Analysis › Oregon Department of Justice › Oregon Environmental Council › Salem Hospital › Salem Housing Authority › Willamette Heritage Center
L I V E YO U R
POTENTIAL
It’s your future. We’ll help you make the most of it. Tap into scholarships and resources that recognize your strengths and speak to your needs. And graduate with the intellectual agility you need to excel in the careers of tomorrow.
I N V E S T I N YO U R S E L F
$111,000
Average mid-career salary of a Willamette grad
COMPETITIVE SCHOL ARSHIPS Can be combined with merit awards Public Health: $11,500 per year Music: Up to $10,000 per year STEM: Up to $7,000 per year Theatre: Up to $12,000 per year
$43,500
Debate: Up to $4,000 per year Art: Up to $4,000 per year Environmental Science: $4,000 per year
Annual tuition (2021-22)
GRAD SCHOOLS AT T E N D E D B Y RECENT ALUMNI
99%
› Columbia University › Harvard University › London School of Economics
of students receive financial aid
› Oxford University › Princeton University › Stanford University
$20,000
› University of California-Berkeley › Willamette University › Yale University
Top annual merit scholarship
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