More selective than 68% of Oregon colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Willamette University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Willamette University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Willamette University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 730 |
| SAT math | 600 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Willamette University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 640–730 | 600–710 | 28–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 630–730 | 590–700 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Willamette University compared with other Oregon colleges?
Willamette University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 20 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 63% | 56% | $18,048 |
| 4 | Bushnell University | 67% | 56% | $20,789 |
| 5 | Warner Pacific University | 71% | 49% | $25,629 |
| 6 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | 75% | 29% | $35,785 |
| 7 | Willamette University | 77% | 71% | $25,121 |
| 8 | Oregon State University | 77% | 70% | $19,604 |
| 9 | Lewis & Clark College | 78% | 75% | $36,013 |
| 10 | Linfield University | 85% | 70% | $26,536 |
| 11 | University of Oregon | 88% | 72% | $22,182 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oregon colleges →
Who enrolls at Willamette University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Willamette University admissions questions
What is the Willamette University acceptance rate?
Willamette University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,249 of 4,107 applicants were admitted.
Does Willamette University require the SAT or ACT?
Willamette University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Willamette University?
The middle 50% of Willamette University enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1440 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Willamette University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (504 of 3,249).
Is Willamette University getting harder to get into?
Willamette University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Willamette University overview