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WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (Western Oregon State College)

  • 345 North Monmouth Ave
  • Monmouth, OR 97361
  • OPEID College Code: 00320900
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  • General Phone: (503) 838-8000
  • President: John P. Minahan
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Town Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 5,649
  • College Alias: Western Oregon State College
  • College Mascot: Wolves
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8951,2062,101
Number Granted Admission (%)760 (85%)1,093 (91%)1,853 (88%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)385 (51%)549 (50%)934 (50%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam73180%
ACT ® Exam22224%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420540
SAT ® Math430550
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1722
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1522
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving64%30%34%56%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,923$3,875$2,128$1,764
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.8%2.4%2.5%
Number in Default252931
Number in Repayment1,3881,2001,218
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,813$6,318$5,577
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,813$6,318$5,577
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,868$16,893$16,332
Books and Supplies$1,125$1,125$1,125
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,208$7,710$7,380
Other Expenses$2,835$2,835$2,835
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,208$7,710$7,380
Other Expenses$2,835$2,835$2,835
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,835$2,835$2,835
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,981$17,988$16,917
In-State$18,981$17,988$16,917
Out of State$30,036$28,563$27,672
Off Campus
In-District$18,981$17,988$16,917
In-State$18,981$17,988$16,917
Out of State$30,036$28,563$27,672
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,773$10,278$9,537
In-State$10,773$10,278$9,537
Out of State$21,828$20,853$20,292
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--27-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Commerce--115-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--14-
Information Science Studies--20-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education4-23
Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments---1
Educational and Instructional Media Design---27
Elementary Education112---
English and Language Arts Teacher Education---1
Health Teacher Education--328
Physical Education--18-
Reading Teacher Education---20
Secondary Education47-538
Special Education Teaching---21
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1-9420
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor---15
Middle School Education45-1-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--221
Speech--23-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
German Language and Literature--1-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation--22-
Spanish Language and Literature--10-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Public Health Education and Promotion--16-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling---10
 
History
History--25-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences---1
Global Studies--2-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-1855
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies--8-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--76
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--4-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--7-
Geology and Earth Science--8-
 
Psychology
Psychology--59-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--16-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections Administration--544
Fire Services Administration--5-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--3-
Economics--3-
Geography--3-
Political Science--15-
Social Sciences--425
Sociology--3-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance--6-
Drama--8-
Music--43
Music, Other--11-
Art Studies--14-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,649
    • Undergraduate: 4,870 Graduate: 779
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,311 Female: 3,338
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,075 Female: 2,795
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 236 Female: 543
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,490 Part-Time: 1,159
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,252 Part-Time: 618
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 238 Part-Time: 541
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2835%
American Indian912%
Black1302%
Asian2004%
Hispanic4518%
White4,19574%
Unknown2995%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18260.5%
Ages 18-191,50927%
Ages 20-211,50327%
Ages 22-241,17921%
Ages 25-2964411%
Ages 30-342494%
Ages 35-391613%
Ages 40-492214%
Ages 50-651332%
Age Over 6520.04%
Age Unknown220.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees826587239
Faculty Status448254194
Tenured Faculty1311301
Graduate Assistants23-23
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service430236194
Primarily Instruction351195156
Primarily Research603426
Primarily Public Service1275
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1818-
Other Professionals18014535
Technical and/or Paraprofessional19818810
Clerical And Secretarial86797
Skilled Crafts2020-
Service and/or Maintenance65641
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,172 (195)$55,142 (106)$53,017 (89)
Professor$69,122 (70)$70,311 (40)$67,536 (30)
Associate Professor$54,732 (55)$55,244 (28)$54,201 (27)
Assistant Professor$42,257 (43)$42,639 (22)$41,857 (21)
Instructor$33,569 (23)$34,232 (16)$32,054 (7)
Lecturer$31,401 (4)- (-)$31,401 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,172 (195)$55,142 (106)$53,017 (89)
Professor$69,122 (70)$70,311 (40)$67,536 (30)
Associate Professor$54,732 (55)$55,244 (28)$54,201 (27)
Assistant Professor$42,257 (43)$42,639 (22)$41,857 (21)
Instructor$33,569 (23)$34,232 (16)$32,054 (7)
Lecturer$31,401 (4)- (-)$31,401 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$720,050$422,999$297,051
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes511340171
Unduplicated Athletes377253124
Baseball5454-
Basketball291613
All Track Combined23814989
Football121121-
Soccer28-28
Softball22-22
Volleyball19-19
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,934$50,339
Assistant Coaches-$14,571$7,638
 
Coaches
All Coaches512823
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Football1414-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1313-
Soccer6-6
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches5-5
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female41%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian29%
Black15%
Asian45%
Hispanic49%
White40%
Unknown33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less16%
5 Years35%
6 Years39%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related51
Liquor Related3633
On Campus
Drug Related51
Liquor Related4037
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary31
On Campus
Forcible Rape-2
Burglary62
Vehicle Theft11
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