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Western Oregon University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Oregon

Western Oregon University

  • Public
  • Small Town
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
98.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹30,55,983Out-of-state
Students
3,103Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,850 students.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 98.69%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 98.7% (2,860/2,898; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,898
Offered a place 2,860
Enrolled 649

22.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite21-26
136

What a year costs

₹43,38,437 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹30,55,983
  • Housing₹11,76,780
  • Books & supplies₹1,05,673
Sticker price ₹43,38,437
After aid (average) ₹16,19,106

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹11,15,818
Out-of-state ₹30,55,983

Average aid awarded: ₹8,56,096 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.7%
Retention
47.1%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 55.5%
Hispanic 27.2%
Multiracial 6.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Pacific Islander 1.6%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 1.2%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Curriculum and Instructionbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Educational/Instructional Media Designbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate98.1%
Total Applicants2898
Admitted Applicants2860
Enrolled Applicants649
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹11,15,818
Out-of-State Tuition₹30,55,983
Average Housing Cost₹11,76,780
Books & Supplies₹1,05,673
Average Net Price₹16,19,106
Average Aid Awarded₹8,56,096

Student Body Diversity

African American3.09%
Asian2.61%
Hispanic27.2%
White55.46%
Multiracial6.9%
Native American1.22%
Pacific Islander1.58%
International0.61%
Unknown Race1.32%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSmall Town
Years4
Graduation Rate47.12%
Retention Rate72.74%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates3103

Contact

Street Address345 Monmouth Ave N
ZIP Code97361
Phone(503) 838-8000
Websitehttps://wou.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/