Willamette University
Academics
- Graduation Rate76%
- Majors Available53
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate86%
AP Credit Policy
Willamette University encourages student participation in the Advanced Placement (AP) program sponsored by the College Board. AP scores of 4 and 5 on the list of transferable AP exams can be granted Willamette University credit. Please see the AP Policy on our website for a list of transferable AP exams, their Willamette University course equivalencies and other important information.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | ARTS 100 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | ARTS 100 |
| African American Studies | 4 | 4 | AES 100 |
| Art History | 4 | 4 | ARTH 100 |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIOL 100 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 150 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 | MATH 152 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHEM 115 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | CHNSE 232 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | INTST 205 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CS 100 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 | CS 100 |
| Drawing | 4 | 4 | ARTS 100 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 | ENGL 100 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 | ENGL 100 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | ENVS 100 |
| European History | 4 | 4 | HIST 100 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | FREN 232 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | GERM 232 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 4 | ENVS 100 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Satisfies the non-English language requirement |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | JAPN 232 |
| Latin | 4 | 4 | LATIN 232 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECON 100 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECON 100 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MUSC 100 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 100 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 100 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 222 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 221 |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 4 | Math 100 |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSYC 210 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | SPAN 232 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 4 | SPAN 100 |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 | MATH 138 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | PPLE 100 |
| United States History | 4 | 4 | HIST 100 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 4 | HIST 100 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Brass Instruments
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
D
- Data Science, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- International Law and Legal Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Japanese Studies
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Latin American Studies
- Law
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Stringed Instruments
V
- Voice and Opera
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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