Academics at Willamette University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Willamette University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 12 students per faculty member, Willamette University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 67% of instructors full time, Willamette University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Willamette University offers 33 majors with reported completions across 19 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Willamette University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Willamette University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Willamette University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Willamette University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Willamette University retains and graduates its students — 87% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Willamette University.

Continue Your Research at Willamette University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Willamette University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Willamette University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Willamette University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Willamette University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Willamette University — regional and program accreditation status