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Willamette University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1250 to 1390

ACT Range28 to 32

Average GPA3.85

Acceptance Rate77.1%

Willamette’s 77% acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on fit and strength, not just admission. With an average entering GPA of 3.85 and SAT submitters clustered between 1250 and 1390, a score near the top of that range is worth sending if it reinforces your academic record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Willamette University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Willamette University enrolls 1,683 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Willamette has an 87% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 71% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Salem, OR

Undergrad Enrollment1,683

Freshman Retention87%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate71%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Willamette University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 30

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Willamette, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for retakes, and treat October as the last test window likely to arrive before the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

Willamette is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $51,156. About 67% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $28,776. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$51,156

Room and Board$16,150

Average Merit Award$28,776

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid67%

Average Aid Package$44,626

Average Debt at Grad$26,664

Willamette’s total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $67,306. About 67% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $44,626, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay. Merit aid is also worth factoring in, with an average merit award of $28,776. Students graduate with an average debt of $26,664.