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77.92%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,636Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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Rhetoric and Composition Degree
The composition field of study is focused on the professional field of writing, instruction, and research with an emphasis of writing at the college level. On the other hand, rhetoric, is the art if discourse whereby speakers attempt to persuade an audience in one form or fashion. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer rhetoric and composition degrees.
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Willamette University
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Willamette University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Salem, Oregon, which is a predominantly urban area. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Willamette University yearly.
Students can pick from many areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Willamette University are within the range of 27 - 31 on the ACT, or 1640 - 1970 on the SAT. 41% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at willamette.edu.
Tuition is approximately $43,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,300 each year. Students at Willamette University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Willamette University "Bearcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.willamette.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Rhetoric and Composition program at Willamette University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Copy Writers
Description
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Willamette University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Willamette University may provide student services like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Willamette University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northwest Conference)
- Basketball (Northwest Conference)
- Football (Northwest Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball