Willamette University

Willamette University

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Community Service
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Willamette University:
Willamette seeks applications from talented students that represent the many backgrounds, ideologies, cultures, and identities that make up the larger world around us. Students offered admission to Willamette are well-prepared academically to take on the challenges of our rigorous academic experience and are committed to making an impact in their school and community. Academic preparation is demonstrated in the application through the high school transcript and course rigor, grade point average, written essay, and teacher/counselor recommendations. Standardized test scores are optional.

Pacific Northwest College of Art:
PNCA seeks motivated students who demonstrate potential as an artist or designer. Readiness to begin study at PNCA is determined through an application, high school transcript, and submitting a portfolio of 10-15 recent works that indicate potential to develop a creative practice. Students planning to apply for admission to PNCA will do so by adding PNCA to your 'my colleges' list separately. 

Transfer

Willamette seeks talented and involved transfer students and appreciates the diversity and experience that transfer students contribute to our overall student body. Transfer students must submit high school as well as college transcripts, with rigor and preparation demonstrated primarily through previous college work, the written essay, and professor recommendations. 

The Common Application is not used for transfer admission and additional information about your next steps in applying as a transfer student can be found here

Additional Information

Invest in an education that will pay off for the rest of your life. The average mid-career salary of a Willamette grad is $111,000, and we offer a full range of scholarships and resources that recognize your abilities and speak to your needs. It all adds up to an incredible value. 

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At Willamette, the seven-word phrase "Not unto ourselves alone are we born" is not just a motto; it's a philosophy to live by. And we do.

Stephen Thorsett, President
Willamette University seal.

Admissions office

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Address

900 State St
Salem, OR 97301, United States of America

Phone number

(503) 370-6300

Region

West

West