Willamette University

Salem, OR · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1240–1440

Median ~1340

Acceptance rate

77%

Enrollment

1,592

ACT middle 50%

28–33

What the numbers say about Willamette University

The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1240 to 1440. A planning score near or above 1480 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 77% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $56,911 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$51,156

Tuition (out-of-state)

$51,156

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$56,911

4-year completion rate (150% time)

71%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1240 and 1440. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1480 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1440 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1340 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1240 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Willamette University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park, PA	1240–1420	61%
New Jersey Institute of Technology	Newark, NJ	1210–1460	65%
University of Dayton	Dayton, OH	1200–1380	65%
Fairfield University	Fairfield, CT	1260–1390	33%
Gonzaga University	Spokane, WA	1190–1380	82%
DePauw University	Greencastle, IN	1200–1410	57%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Willamette University?

Willamette University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1240–1440, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1480 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Willamette University's acceptance rate?

Willamette University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 77%.

How much does it cost to attend Willamette University?

Published tuition is approximately $51,156 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Willamette University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Willamette University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.willamette.edu

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