Some Things You Have to See for Yourself
Want to know if Willamette is the right fit? Don’t guess. Come see for yourself. Tour the campus. Sit in on a class. Talk with students who’ve turned their curiosity into career paths. Because the best way to decide if a university is right for you is to walk its paths, meet its people, and feel the vibe for yourself.
Step on Campus. Picture Your Future.
Soak in the energy of downtown Salem. Visiting Willamette gives you something college rankings or viewbooks can’t: a real look at how your next chapter might begin. Chat with students. Meet professors who actually care. And see what it’s like to be part of a community where your potential is the baseline, not the exception.
At Willamette, Our Athletes Break Records On the Field and in the Classroom
It’s not just about game day. At Willamette, student-athletes don’t have to choose between victory and academics. They win at both. This past spring semester, Bearcats posted a 3.42 GPA and 119 of them earned a GPA above a 3.75.
20 Teams. One Goal: Excellence.
This isn’t a fluke. It’s our philosophy. We believe that academic drive and athletic intensity are a powerful combination. This is what it looks like when personal growth, leadership, and grit come together. And while this competition took place in the classroom, the results are just as headline-worthy as any scoreboard.
You Deserve More Than a College in the Middle of Nowhere
“Our location matters,” said every college ever. But when there’s nothing to do, nowhere to work, and no way home for break? That “location” starts to feel pretty isolated. At Willamette, you’re in the heart of Oregon’s capital with walkable opportunities all around you, not miles away.
Why Salem is One of America’s Best Mid-Sized Cities
Willamette’s main campus puts you in downtown Salem, close to mountains, coastlines, forests, and a growing job market. With affordable housing, public transit, and easy access to internships, you’ll get the full Pacific Northwest experience without getting stuck on the sidelines.
Learning and Leading since 1842
For almost 200 years, Willamette has helped students turn their knowledge into action — right here in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
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