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ACCEPTANCE RATE

77.92%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$27,636

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Willamette University prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer sociology program.

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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.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Willamette University offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female17

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic6
White9
Multiple Races4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Willamette University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

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
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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