College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1842 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,954 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$228,017,000 |
Application Deadline: |
February 1 |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$28,416 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,000 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
112 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board, Mu Phi Epsilon, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Order of Omega, Phi Beta Kappa, Tri Beta Biological Honor Society |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ambassadors, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union, Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), Newman Community |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Alaska Club, Alpha Zeta Nu (AZN), Black Student Organization, Hawaii Club, Korean Cultural Club (KCC), Namaste Willamette South Asian Club, Native American Enlightenment Association, ORALE (Oregon Raza Advocating Leadership & Education), Unidos Por Fin, Willamette International Student Association (WISA) |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Leadership Opportunities: Associated Students of Willamette University, Bistro Willamette, Educational Programs Committee, Intramural Sports, Off the Block, Opening Days, Parents and Family Weekend; Educational and Service Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega, American Chemistry Society, Best Buddies of Willamette, Bio Undergraduate Club, Cartoon Club, Circle K Club, Classics Club, Economics Club, Environmental Community Outreach Society, Habitat for Humanity, Healing Fibers: Helping the Community One Stitch at a Time, Math Club, Model United Nations, Outdoor Pursuits, PALS, Philomathean Society, Philosophy Club, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Vet, Roots & Shoots, Russian Club, Spanish Club, Willamette Student Global AIDS Campaign, Women in Economics; Media Organizations: Chrysalis (journal), Collegian, Wallulah (yearbook), the Wire (radio), WUTV, Zine Project; Performing Arts Organizations: Chamber Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Male Ensemble Willamette, Opera Club, Student Band Club, Taiko Drumming Club, Theatre Organization, University Band, Voce Femina (Women's Choir), Willamette Singers, Wind Ensemble; Social and Support Organizations: Angels, College Democrats, College Progressives, College Republicans, Connoisseurs, Culture Shock, D. J. Club, Fantasy Combat Society, Harry Potter Club, Hip Hop Congress, House of Hall Representatives, Interfraternity Council, Men Against Violence, Non-Traditional Student Association, Panhellenic Council, Poker Society, S. H. E. strength-health-equality, Stand for Children, Student Art Co-Operative, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Students for Choice, Students for Peace and Justice, Willamette Emergency Medical Service, Willamette Events Board, Wulapolooza; Sports and Recreation Organizations: Bowling Club, Center Stage Dance, Cheer Squad, Dance Team, Juitsu/Self Defense, Kendo Club, Men's Lacrosse, Outdoors Club, Poi Club, Rod and Reel Club, Ski and Snowboarding Club, Soccer Club, Surfahs, Swing Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Women's Lacrosse |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Collegian (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
35% |
Number of Sororities: |
3 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
3 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
29% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
other |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Americorps; Marion County; Oregon Congress; Oregon Health Sciences University; Peace Corps; US Bank |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
372,571 |
Library Facilities: |
J.W. Long Law Library |
Museums |
Hallie Ford Museum of Art |
Computers Available: |
400 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
100 |
Wired Labs: |
300 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (59%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (11%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for international students (5%), other housing options (5%) |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
61 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Portland (60), Eugene (60) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Salem (0) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Salem (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Portland) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Wulapalooza, Hawaiian Luau, Harvest Festival, Madrigal Dinner, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration |
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