School Information

25.0
Total Cost $18,981
Total Enrollment 5,649
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

Western Oregon University

http://www.wou.edu
345 North Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, Oregon 97361-1394
(503) 838-8000

Western Oregon University is a comprehensive university that creates personalized learning opportunities, supports the advancement of knowledge for the public good and maximizes individual and professional development. Our environment is open to the exchange of ideas, where discovery, creativity and critical thinking flourish, and students succeed.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Western Oregon University, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,251), and 59% receive loans ($7,366 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,208. Off campus it is around $8,208.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Western Oregon University is $12,524 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Western Oregon University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,813
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,868
Tuition Graduate in State $10,188
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,704
Living Costs
Western Oregon University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,981
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $30,036
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,981
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,773
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $30,036
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $21,828
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,101 people applied to Western Oregon University. Of the applicants, 88.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 91.0% female ) and 50.0% accepted (51.0% male and 50.0% female)

Of the 4,870 undergraduate students at Western Oregon University, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 779 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     46.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     40.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 877-877-1593
Admissions Office Email wolfgram@wou.edu
Admissions Office Address 345 N. Monmouth Ave. Monmouth OR 97361
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.wou.edu/student/admissions/transfer/index.php
Admissions Website http://www.wou.edu/student/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/apply.php
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Western Oregon University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 22
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 22
 
Western Oregon University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 27
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 115
Business/Commerce, General 115
Computer and information sciences and support services 34
Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
Information Science/Studies 20
Education 209 152 154
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 2 3
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 1
Educational/Instructional Media Design 27
Elementary Education and Teaching 112 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Health Teacher Education 32 8
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 45 1 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18
Reading Teacher Education 20
Secondary Education and Teaching 47 5 38
Special Education and Teaching, General 21
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1 94 20
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 15
English language and literature/letters 45 1
English Language and Literature, General 22 1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 23
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 33
German Language and Literature 1
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 22
Spanish Language and Literature 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 16 10
Public Health Education and Promotion 16
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 10
History 25
History, General 25
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Mathematics and statistics 7 6
Mathematics, General 7 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 87 6
Biological and Physical Sciences 1
International/Global Studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 85 5
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy 4
Physical sciences 15
Chemistry, General 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 8
Psychology 59
Psychology, General 59
Security and protective services 59 4
Corrections Administration 54 4
Fire Services Administration 5
Social sciences 69 5
Anthropology 3
Economics, General 3
Geography 3
Political Science and Government, General 15
Social Sciences, General 42 5
Sociology 3
Visual and performing arts 43 3
Art/Art Studies, General 14
Dance, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Music, General 4 3
Music, Other 11
 
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