In the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings:
- #76 among national liberal arts colleges.
- #88 among best-value schools.
- #70 among top performers on social mobility.
Willamette University is also ranked #147 in the 2022 edition of THE World University Rankings by Subject for Law.
Here are some other rankings that Willamette University has received:
- Forbes: #263 in America's Top Colleges (2021)
- Washington Monthly: #52 in National Universities (2023)
- Princeton Review: #20 in Best Colleges for Internships (2023)
- Niche: #1 in Best Colleges in Oregon (2023)