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Turn Knowledge Into Action

Willamette students at Commencement
Willamette students at Commencement

There are plenty of colleges. But there aren’t many places where small classes, faculty mentorship, career prep, research, leadership, and community all show up from day one. At Willamette, they do. If you already see yourself here, there’s only one thing left to do: submit your deposit.

Why Students Say Yes

Once you’re admitted to Willamette, you’re in. No separate applications for specific majors. No waiting around for opportunities. You can explore 50+ academic programs, work across disciplines, build close relationships with faculty, and start turning knowledge into action right away.

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A new Willamette student rings the bell

Fortune put Willamette on the national map, naming it the only university in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest on its list of Best Master’s in Data Science Programs. That kind of recognition matters. But what matters more is what students do with it: turning data into decisions, strategy, and real-world impact.

Ranked for Excellence. Built for Action.

Fortune ranked Willamette #14 nationally and #23 for affordability. In other words: standout quality without the oversized price tag. Here, data science isn’t just theoretical. It’s practical, applied, and built for students like you.

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National rankings are nice. Real-world results are better.

Your student did something big. On May 10th, we celebrate the work, growth, resilience, and ambition that brought them here.

For Families, Friends, and Biggest Fans

Join us for one of Willamette’s proudest traditions and celebrate our students. The commencement page has everything you need, from ceremony details and schedules, to parking, accessibility information, and more.

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Willamette students at Commencement
Willamette students show off their "Bearcat Paws" at Commencement
Bring the cameras. Bring the pride. Bring tissues just in case.

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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Discover how you can turn knowledge into action through our undergraduate and graduate programs, or take a closer look at what it’s like to live and learn in the Pacific Northwest.