Western Oregon University
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average net price: $14,006
- Undergraduate enrollment: 6,141
- Graduation rate (150%): 47%
- Graduation rate (200%): 50%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 56%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $51,815
- Median earnings (8 years): $46,467
- Median earnings (6 years): $42,537
- Control: Public
- Locale: Town, fringe
- Calendar: Quarter
- City: Monmouth, OR
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Western Oregon University include Education, Psychology, Multi-.
- Education (139 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,042 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,500
- Psychology (118 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,407 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Multi- (85 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,550 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,210
- Corrections Administration (61 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,363 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- Business (61 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,599 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,667
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (44 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,540 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,463
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,295 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,500
- Public Health Education and Promotion (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,452 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,278
- Biology (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,268 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,895
- Art (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $30,437 4 years after graduation
Degree mix: Business 37%, Computer Science 9%, Health 11%, Biological Sciences 7%, Psychology 32%, Communication 5%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Western Oregon University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $15,575 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $15,575
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $14,585
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $16,151
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $17,974
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $20,243
- In-state tuition and fees: $11,879
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $32,534
- Books and supplies: $1,125
- On-campus room and board: $12,528
- Off-campus room and board: $12,528
- Off-campus with family: $2,676
- Typical cost of attendance: $25,062
- Sticker vs net gap: 44%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 41%
- Federal loan recipients: 74%
- Average institutional grant: $3,925
- Average federal loan: $4,601
- Median debt at graduation: $20,609
Admissions
Western Oregon University admits 98% of applicants. Of students admitted, 19% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,060
- Admitted: 3,002
- Enrolled: 559
- Yield (first-choice signal): 19%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 6,141
- Women: 66%
- Commuter share (estimated): 79%
- Part-time undergraduates: 14%
- Age 25 and older: 17%
- Graduate students: 365
- Graduation rate: 47%
- Come back after freshman year: 73%
- First-generation: 42%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 52%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $83,515
- Associate professor salary: $67,744
- Assistant professor salary: $58,773
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,300
- Average SAT: 1,057
- Average ACT: 24
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Western Oregon University acceptance rate? Western Oregon University admits 98% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Western Oregon University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $15,575 a year after aid. Average net price is $14,006.
What majors does Western Oregon University offer? Popular programs include Education, Psychology, Multi-, Corrections Administration, Business.
What is the average salary after Western Oregon University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,815 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Western Oregon University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 56% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 47%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Western Oregon University official site: see the campus website.