Willamette University: Review & Facts
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Willamette University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,910 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1842 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Salem, Oregon.Academic Offerings
At Willamette University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
52
Willamette University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Management, Business, Economics, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Willamette University student retention rate is high at 83% (well above Oregon average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Willamette University is good: 75%.Student to faculty ratio at Willamette University is good, 11:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $45,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Willamette University not covered by tuition are roughly $300; this makes it a total of $45,300 a year.Read the details about Willamette University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
81%
Easy
According to government data, 3,994 applications were submitted and 3,219 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Willamette University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,400
High
Willamette University provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Willamette University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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F
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Willamette University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,400 a year.Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Willamette University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime numbers, Willamette University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Willamette University Location and Address
Postal Address:Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, Oregon
97301, USA
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