Every student at Willamette has a unique story to tell, a way of looking at life that reflects their heritage and hometown. But they’re all here for the same reason: They want an education that challenges their intellect and prepares them for a rewarding career and a meaningful life.
The facts below provide an introduction to our student body. The best way to see our students in action is through a campus visit.
Fast Facts
Get to know our student body at a glance.
2019 First-Year Profile
- Applied: 3,970
- Enrolled: 371
- GPA: (middle 50%) 3.7-4.1
- SAT: (middle 50%) [Critical Reading + Math] 1145-1340
- ACT: (middle 50%) 24-30
All Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,624
- 42% Men, 58% Women
- Students come from 36 states, nine countries
- Four-year graduation rate: 67%
- Multicultural students: 31%
Diversity
At Willamette, our community provides resources for diverse students through staff support, student organizations and wide-ranging academic programs. Learn more about these resources through our admissions site and Office of Multicultural Affairs.
You also can learn about Willamette’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by visiting the website of the office of the vice president.
Student Clubs
- Alianza
- Asian Coalition for Equality (ACE)
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Causa
- Chinese Taiwanese Culture Association (CTCA)
- Hawai‘i Club
- Japan Studies Student Leaders (JSSL)
- Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)
- Rainbow Alliance
Student Experience
Student experiences at Willamette are incredibly varied as they take full advantage of the opportunities that we offer both within and outside of the classroom.
Academics
- Academic majors and programs: 50+
- Undergraduate average class size: 17
- Undergraduate student-faculty ratio: 11:1
- Full-time faculty with PhD/terminal degree: 92%
- Full-time undergraduate faculty: 93%
- Students who research with professors outside class: 40%
Student Life
- Student-run clubs and organizations: 100+
- Intramural and club sports: 40
- Annual service hours: 70,655
- Student participation in intercollegiate athletics: 22%
- Students who complete at least one internship: 55%
- Study abroad programs: 60+ countries
NCAA Division III Sports
- Baseball (M)
- Basketball (M, W)
- Cross Country (M, W)
- Football (M)
- Golf (M, W)
- Lacrosse (W)
- Soccer (M, W)
- Softball (W)
- Swimming (M, W)
- Tennis (M, W)
- Track and Field (M, W)
- Volleyball (W)
Alumni Outcomes
At Willamette, our Career Communities prepare students to become confident, self-directed and engaged global citizens. Here are some recent outcomes from our young alumni.
Recent Employers
- Boeing
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Intel
- MercyCorps
- Microsoft
- National Public Radio
- Nike
- Oakley
- Seattle Seahawks
Select Graduate Schools Attended
- Columbia University
- Harvard School of Public Health
- London School of Economics
- Oxford University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- University of California-Berkeley
- Willamette University
- Yale University
National Scholars since 2008
- Fulbright Fellows: 23
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows: 13
- Gilman International Scholars: 13
- NCAA Postgraduate Scholars: 8
- Truman Scholars: 3
- Luce Scholars: 3
- Udall Scholars: 3