Willamette University is a private institution that was founded in 1842. Located in Oregon’s state capital, Salem, Willamette University carries the distinction of being the oldest university in the Western United States. The 69-acre campus is located directly across from the Oregon State Capitol and is less than an hour from Portland.
The student-faculty ratio at Willamette University is 12:1, and the school has 75.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/willamette-3227)
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