Willamette University
Willamette University:
As the first university in the West, Willamette has inspired leaders and energized difference-makers since 1842. Our location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and Salem Hospital opens the door to powerful internship experiences. The presence of our law, business, and computing and data science programs gives undergraduates unparalleled access to accelerated degrees. And our commitment to undergraduate research empowers students to push the boundaries of knowledge and emerge as leaders in fields ranging from science to business to public health.
Pacific Northwest College of Art:
Joining Willamette University in 2021, the Pacific Northwest College of Art has shaped the region’s visual arts landscape for more than one hundred years. PNCA prepares students for a lifetime of creative practice by offering eleven undergraduate degrees in art and design disciplines like animation and illustration. Portland’s innovative companies and vibrant creative industries provide internship opportunities for PNCA students to flex their creative problem-solving superpowers.
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
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
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.
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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.
You’re automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when you apply, and the awards are based primarily on academic achievement. If you’re a National Merit finalist you’ll receive an additional $1,000.
Because our financial aid process is based on merit and need, we’ll consider both your academic record and financial resources. To be considered for aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Willamette’s FAFSA school code is 003227.
Visit us
We can’t wait to meet you! Visit us in person to tour campus and connect with members of our campus community, or visit us virtually to speak with an admissions counselor, attend an information session and talk to current students. You’ll find out why so many of our students feel right at home. Click here to set up your visit.
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.