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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon

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Overview

Enrollment

4,029
Western Oregon University overview
Location Monmouth, Oregon
Online wou.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Western Oregon University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Monmouth, Oregon, Western Oregon University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,798 prospective students applied, and 2,562 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 544 enrolled in the school.  3,274 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 755 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,460 plus fees of $1,809. Western Oregon State College is ranked 763 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Western Oregon State College is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Western Oregon University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Western Oregon University overview
SAT 945/1200
ACT 16/23
GPA 3.36

Applications Accepted

91.6% 
Western Oregon University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oregon Resident Tuition

$8,460
In State Costs for Western Oregon University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,809
Room and Board $10,803
Budget for Other Expenses$2,460
Total One Year Cost$24,732

Out of State Resident Tuition

$27,900
Out of State Costs for Western Oregon University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,809
Room and Board $10,803
Budget for Other Expenses$2,460
Total One Year Cost$44,172

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western Oregon University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Education 11%
General Studies 10%
Psychology 10%
Social Sciences 9%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210429 IPEDS survey data for Western Oregon University.

Current students may use the Western Oregon University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.