School Summary

Western Oregon University


General Information:

Founded in 1856, Western Oregon University is seated on 157 acres located in Polk county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 411. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

345 Monmouth Avenue North

Monmouth, OR
97361
For more information call: 203 838-8000. This school has a website at https://www.wou.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wou.edu/student/admissions/apply_all_groups/undergrad_app.php


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: general college preparatory program completion
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,450.00 $30,105.00
Room and Board $13,431.00 $13,431.00
Fees $2,187.00 $2,187.00
Total $25,068.00 $45,723.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wou.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 10%
11-25% 20.00%
26-50% 9.00%
Under 50% 61.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,147
Female 2,121
Total 3,268


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,289
Female 2,583
Total 3,872

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 3%
Hispanic 27%
Native American 1%
White 56%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 71%
Out Of State 29%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 30%
Live Off Campus 70%


Homecoming, Holiday Tree Lighting, Alcohol Awareness Week


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 13.0501                                           Educational/Instructional Technology
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 13.0301                                           Curriculum and Instruction
  • 13.0201                                           Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • 13.1003                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • 30.2301                                           Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 30.1101                                           Gerontology
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 16.0904                                           Portuguese Language and Literature
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 16.1602                                           Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 13.1213                                           Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 51.2310                                           Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
  • 13.1315                                           Reading Teacher Education
  • 16.1603                                           Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 43.0113                                           Corrections Administration
  • 43.0112                                           Securities Services Administration/Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 50.0910                                           Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • 43.0102                                           Corrections
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1321                                           Computer Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1326                                           German Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 19.1001                                           Work and Family Studies
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 13.1099                                           Special Education and Teaching, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.