WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
- 900 State St
- Salem, OR 97301
- OPEID College Code: 00322700
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- General Phone: (503) 370-6300
- President: Lee Pelton
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,838
- College Mascot: Bearcats
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Willamette University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Website
- www.willamette.edu
- Mission Statement
- Willamette University is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1842, educating men & women in the liberal arts & selected professional fields. The University's mission extends far from the Oregon Territory & Pacific Northwest to encompass the larger world beyond. In its pursuits, Willamette University: Cherishes the dignity & worth of all individuals, striving to reflect the diversity of our world; Encourages close relationships among faculty, students, & staff to enhance learning & foster community; Provides a lively & challenging education in a small university setting where teaching & learning are strengthened by ongoing scholarship & research; Embraces a commitment to service & leadership in our various communities & professions; Honors its historic roots in The United Methodist Church & values the ethical & spiritual dimension of education; Believes that education is a lifelong process of discovery, delight & growth, the hallmark of a humane life.
Accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Willamette University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.willamette.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,483 | 3,256 | 5,739 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,341 (54%) | 2,075 (64%) | 3,416 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 247 (18%) | 294 (14%) | 541 (16%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 482 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 212 | 39% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 540 | 650 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 18% | 10% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,908 | $6,521 | $2,016 | $15,980 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 551 | 580 | 857 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $35,610 | $33,960 | $31,968 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,610 | $33,960 | $31,968 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,610 | $33,960 | $31,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $900 | $880 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,350 | $7,950 | $7,570 |
| Other Expenses | $1,120 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $46,000 | $43,910 | $41,518 |
| In-State | $46,000 | $43,910 | $41,518 |
| Out of State | $46,000 | $43,910 | $41,518 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
| In-State | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
| Out of State | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
| In-State | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
| Out of State | $36,530 | $34,860 | $32,848 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,838 Undergraduate: 1,997 Graduate: 841
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,329 Female: 1,509
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 869 Female: 1,128
- Graduate Gender Male: 460 Female: 381
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,618 Part-Time: 220
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,856 Part-Time: 141
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 762 Part-Time: 79
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 210 | 7% |
| American Indian | 25 | 0.9% |
| Black | 53 | 2% |
| Asian | 185 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 5% |
| White | 1,701 | 60% |
| Unknown | 516 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 36 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 993 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 854 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 381 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 338 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 118 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 41 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 885 | 646 | 239 |
| Faculty Status | 321 | 221 | 100 |
| Tenured Faculty | 132 | 129 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 345 | 215 | 130 |
| Primarily Instruction | 344 | 214 | 130 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 210 | 180 | 30 |
| Other Professionals | 80 | 47 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 250 | 204 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 127 | 93 | 34 |
| Skilled Crafts | 20 | 20 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 103 | 91 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,498 (214) | $88,167 (118) | $75,529 (96) |
| Professor | $107,194 (82) | $108,690 (54) | $104,311 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $76,508 (43) | $78,590 (26) | $73,324 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,324 (69) | $67,234 (34) | $69,383 (35) |
| Instructor | $43,020 (20) | $51,302 (4) | $40,949 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,498 (214) | $88,167 (118) | $75,529 (96) |
| Professor | $107,194 (82) | $108,690 (54) | $104,311 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $76,508 (43) | $78,590 (26) | $73,324 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,324 (69) | $67,234 (34) | $69,383 (35) |
| Instructor | $43,020 (20) | $51,302 (4) | $40,949 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 539 | 335 | 204 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 487 | 299 | 188 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| All Track Combined | 124 | 77 | 47 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rowing | 87 | 25 | 62 |
| Soccer | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Tennis | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,706 | $31,072 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,348 | $4,519 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 76 | 45 | 31 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Football | 15 | 15 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 14 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 79% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 71% |
| 5 Years | 78% |
| 6 Years | 79% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 5 | 15 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 16 | 27 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
