Overview
Enrollment
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#763 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#284 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 945/1200 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.