Willamette University

Willamette University is located in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1842 as the Oregon Institute. It was founded by the missionary Jason Lee. In fact, it is the oldest university of Western United States. It became Wallamet University in 1852 and the spelling of the university was changed in 1870. The university records an enrollment of about 2,500 students every year and offers various bachelor and master degrees. The university campus spreads across an area of more than 65 acres in Salem. Willamette is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• Atkinson Graduate School of Management
• College of Law
• College of Liberal Arts
• School of Education

There are several student clubs and organizations at Willamette University. Some of these include the African Studies Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Anthropology Club, History Club, Beta Theta Pi, Shakespeare Club, Delta Gamma, Phi Beta Kappa, Native American Enlightenment Association, Voce Fimina, and Latter Day Saints Student Association.

Willamette University Highlights

Where Willamette University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, law, mathematics, fine arts, science, and conservation and resource management.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Willamette University was 2,720 in 2007 (2,534 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students, graduate students are 10%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 14%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Willamette University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Willamette University provides on-campus housing for 1,493 of its 2,534 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Willamette University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Willamette University is in the Northwest Conference for major sports.

Willamette University Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: