Willamette University

Originally founded in 1842, Willamette University is one of the oldest universities in Oregon. The college enrolls just over 2,100 students and offers bachelor's degrees, law degrees, and a top-ranked master of business administration. More than 28,000 Willamette alumni live and work in the Pacific Northwest. The university hosts several accelerated dual-degree programs. A "3+3" program allows students to earn both a bachelor of arts and a juris doctorate in six years. Similar accelerated programs in business and public management give learners the option to earn an undergraduate and master's degree in as little as five years. Undergraduate applicants must submit high school transcripts and a counselor recommendation. Willamette does not require standardized test scores or recommendation letters from teachers, though prospective students can submit these materials. Each year, the university awards roughly $42M in scholarships to admitted students.