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.
You Can Be a Champion and a Changemaker at Willamette
At Willamette, you don’t have to choose between competing and leading. You can do both. Our students’ athletic passion and academic ambition go hand in hand.
They Change Conversations
In the classroom, Tenley Grant BA’25 turned a public health thesis into a tool for positive change. And along the way, she found her voice and used it to make Willamette better for everyone.
3+1 = One Big Head Start
Willamette’s dual degree programs let students earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s faster. That means less time in school, an earlier start in the workforce, and an extra year of earning power doing what they love.
Jacob Did That
Jacob Plax BS/MS’25 was part of Willamette’s accelerated 3+1 Computer Science program. That meant advanced coursework, faculty mentorship, and real-world career prep, all on a faster timeline.
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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