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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,595
Part-Time Student Population 99
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 214
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 130
Total FT Faculty 215
Faculty with Terminal Degree 94%
Average Faculty Salary $81,875
Full-Time Retention Rate 89%
Graduation Rate 78%
Programs/Majors Offered 57
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 67%
  • 20 to 49 students: 33%
  • 50 or more students : 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Academics at Willamette are challenging but exciting. Students will take small classes taught only by exceptional professors. Professors at Willamette demand high-quality work from their students and in return are accessible, understanding, and driven to help students succeed. Because of small class sizes, professors can provide students with one-on-one help, and all science labs are taught by professors, not graduate students. 

One of the best elements of a Willamette education is the educational opportunities provided outside of the classroom. Starting as early as freshman year, students can compete for more than 75 undergraduate research grants offered through Willamette in all subject areas. Internships are also very common at Willamette. Willamette is able to offer students an exceptional education complemented by exceptional opportunities for academic growth outside of the classroom.

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Academics at Willamette University

MarsParr

Pre-Law Studies '15

4.2
A-

The Easy of a Anthropology and Classics Double Major

The professors are all really helpful and the classes are all structured in such a way that they complement each toher without over lapping question. What is learned in one are can be easily applie to the other. The workload is fair depending on the level of the class. Willamette offers a lot of opportunities to learn about he subject outside of the classroom!

Feb 15, 2012

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Academics at Willamette University

scoopyscott

Film and Video Studies '15

3.8
B+

Film Studies

I am really enjoying the courses that I am taking!

Jan 18, 2012

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Academics at Willamette University

MarsParr

Pre-Law Studies '15

4.2
A-

Willamette's Academic Achievement

The professors are great about working with you and the students have dozens of accessible options when it comes to need extra help!

Jan 18, 2012

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User rating for Willamette University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements For all scores of 4 or 5, one credit will be awarded.
IB Test Score Requirements For a score of 5, one credit will be awarded. For a score of 6 or 7, two credits will be awarded.
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions The College of Liberal Arts
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 9%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 2%
  • Foundations of Education: 5%
  • Law: 8%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • English (including composition)
  • Foreign languages
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Cross-registration
  • Double major
  • Dual enrollment
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • The Bistro
  • Empty classrooms in Smullin or Collins
  • J.W. Long Law Library (just not during the law school’s midterms or finals!)
  • Mark O. Hatfield Library

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Hometown
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Major
Politics and Spanish
Grad Year
2012

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