Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003209
- Phone: (503) 370-6300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,429Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Western Oregon University
Also known as Western Oregon State College
900 State St, Salem, OR
Western Oregon University, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Monmouth, Oregon, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. Nearly six thousand students enroll at Western Oregon University yearly.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1240 to 1580 on the SAT, or 16 to 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 89% of those students that apply are admitted to Western Oregon State College, of which 47% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at wou.edu.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is about $7,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The Western Oregon State College Wolves participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the Western Oregon State College website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Western Oregon State College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Western Oregon University is about 5,200. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 16% enrolling as graduate students and 88% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $60 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State: $7,900-$9,500
- Out-of-State: $26,000-$31,000
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $180-$210 per unit
- Out-of-State: $570-$690 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $6,472 |
Receiving Student Loans | 75% | $5,924 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Western Oregon University may provide services including:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1968)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1954)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Western Oregon University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Western Oregon University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Geography (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Design and Visual Communications (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Western Oregon University.
- The Evergreen State College in Everett, WA (153 miles away)
- Southern Oregon University in Beaverton, OR (186 miles away)
- Eastern Oregon University in Portland, OR (249 miles away)
- Western Washington University in Wenatchee, WA (271 miles away)
- Humboldt State University in Carpinteria, CA (278 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Oregon colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of public colleges in Oregon
- Review all the liberal arts colleges located in Oregon
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003209
- Phone: (503) 370-6300
- School Homepage