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Western Oregon University
- 345 N Monmouth Ave
- Monmouth, OR 97361
- OPEID College Code: 00320900
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- General Phone: (503) 838-8000
- President: John P. Minahan
- Website: www.wou.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,032
- College Mascot: Wolves
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wou.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,050 | 1,620 | 2,670 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 500 (48%) | 822 (51%) | 1,322 (50%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 287 (57%) | 518 (63%) | 805 (61%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 687 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 132 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 27% | 13% | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,911 | $3,222 | $1,495 | $1,760 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 34 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,218 | 1,321 | 1,286 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,757 | $4,683 | $4,488 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,332 | $14,823 | $13,719 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,415 | $7,030 | $6,654 |
| Other Expenses | $2,835 | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,132 | $15,673 | $15,102 |
| Out of State | $27,707 | $25,813 | $24,333 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,882 | $5,808 | $5,613 |
| Out of State | $17,457 | $15,948 | $14,844 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,882 | $5,808 | $5,613 |
| Out of State | $17,457 | $15,948 | $14,844 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,032 Undergraduate: 4,468 Graduate: 564
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,046 Female: 2,986
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,894 Female: 2,574
- Graduate Gender Male: 152 Female: 412
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,037 Part-Time: 995
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,852 Part-Time: 616
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 185 Part-Time: 379
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 243 | 5% |
| American Indian | 77 | 2% |
| Black | 77 | 2% |
| Asian | 177 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 7% |
| White | 3,797 | 75% |
| Unknown | 294 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 45 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,430 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,342 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,083 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 503 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 185 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 121 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 190 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 99 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 32 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 763 | 531 | 232 |
| Faculty Status | 408 | 232 | 176 |
| Tenured Faculty | 111 | 110 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 15 | - | 15 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 390 | 216 | 174 |
| Primarily Instruction | 309 | 176 | 133 |
| Primarily Research | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Primarily Public Service | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 164 | 126 | 38 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 191 | 173 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 72 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 64 | 61 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,797 (176) | $54,114 (96) | $51,217 (80) |
| Professor | $67,997 (50) | $69,312 (29) | $66,181 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $55,270 (57) | $55,837 (31) | $54,594 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,099 (48) | $43,554 (25) | $42,604 (23) |
| Instructor | $32,640 (19) | $33,192 (11) | $31,881 (8) |
| Lecturer | $26,600 (2) | - (-) | $26,600 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,797 (176) | $54,114 (96) | $51,217 (80) |
| Professor | $67,997 (50) | $69,312 (29) | $66,181 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $55,270 (57) | $55,837 (31) | $54,594 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,099 (48) | $43,554 (25) | $42,604 (23) |
| Instructor | $32,640 (19) | $33,192 (11) | $31,881 (8) |
| Lecturer | $26,600 (2) | - (-) | $26,600 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $498,135 | $274,570 | $223,565 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 456 | 305 | 151 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 340 | 233 | 107 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 200 | 123 | 77 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $54,605 | $47,497 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,778 | $4,665 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Baseball | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 54% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 37 | 26 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 33 | 21 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 |
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