Willamette University
Founded 1842
President Steve Thorsett (President)
Fees USD 50,034
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Willamette University is a private Methodist liberal arts university founded in 1842 in Salem, Oregon — the oldest university in the Pacific Northwest. Located adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, Willamette enrolls 2,000 students and is known for law (Willamette University College of Law), business (Atkinson Graduate School of Management), politics, and pre-health sciences programs.
Schools
- Willamette University College of Law — Top Oregon private law school; strong public interest and environmental law
- Atkinson Graduate School of Management — MBA programs with Salem government and business connections
- College of Arts and Sciences — Strong politics, pre-health, and sciences
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~83% | Tuition: ~$50,034