Willamette University Admission
Acceptance Rate
77.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.25%
Freshmen Enrollment
421
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,832 students have applied and 2,954 students have allowed to admit to Willamette University (Acceptance rate: 77.09%). Willamette's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.25 % where 421 students have finally enrolled out of 2,954 admitted students.
Willamette acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Richmond and Carleton College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 26.02%).
Willamette enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.15%).
How to Apply to Willamette University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Willamette. Willamette offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.willamette.edu/admission/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.willamette.edu/offices/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://willamette.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/cost-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.https//willamette.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://willamette.edu/academics/support/accessible-education |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Willamette and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Willamette University is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Willamette University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,457). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | 1,360 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,457 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon | 1,191 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Willamette University, 75 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 670 | 710 |
| Total | 1,240 | 1,360 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Willamette University, 39 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Willamette Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Willamette University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |