Western Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2591 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #733 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #670 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #508 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 3,167
- Graduates
- 555
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wou.edu
Western Oregon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Applicants | 3,060 | 1,009 | 2,034 |
| Admissions | 3,002 | 985 | 2,003 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 202 | 329 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 26 | 13 | 13 |
1,884 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
818 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2139 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 947 (26%) |
| Two or more races | 237 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 109 (3%) |
| Asian | 106 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 55 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,241
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,450 | $17,388 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,450 | $17,388 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,105 | $17,388 |
| Fee in-district | $2,429 | $2,064 |
| Fee in-state | $2,429 | $2,064 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,429 | $2,064 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,026 |
| Room charge | $6,981 |
| Meal charge | $6,045 |
Western Oregon University majors
Western Oregon University has granted 799 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 167 master's across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 139 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 118 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 85 | |
| Corrections Administration | 61 | 7 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 61 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 52 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 44 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 28 | 14 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | |
| Music, General | 16 | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 15 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Child Development | 13 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Criminology | 6 | |
| Gerontology | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Mathematical Economics | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, Other | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 799 | 167 |
Western Oregon University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 37% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Oregon University has published 1,635 scientific papers with 29,080 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 83 |
| 1994 | 18 | 99 |
| 1995 | 22 | 84 |
| 1996 | 19 | 102 |
| 1997 | 22 | 107 |
| 1998 | 27 | 157 |
| 1999 | 28 | 146 |
| 2000 | 25 | 204 |
| 2001 | 26 | 214 |
| 2002 | 31 | 280 |
| 2003 | 23 | 307 |
| 2004 | 32 | 368 |
| 2005 | 30 | 517 |
| 2006 | 36 | 539 |
| 2007 | 19 | 577 |
| 2008 | 28 | 651 |
| 2009 | 34 | 650 |
| 2010 | 33 | 799 |
| 2011 | 55 | 836 |
| 2012 | 91 | 917 |
| 2013 | 82 | 1070 |
| 2014 | 78 | 1229 |
| 2015 | 81 | 1204 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1181 |
| 2017 | 55 | 1286 |
| 2018 | 76 | 1405 |
| 2019 | 69 | 1519 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2006 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1976 |
| 2022 | 66 | 2014 |
| 2023 | 63 | 2047 |
| 2024 | 45 | 1950 |
| 2025 | 18 | 1814 |
Western Oregon University alumni
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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- paintertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Ariana Clarice Richards is an American painter and former actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. Richards won several Young Artist Awards for her acting as a child, but as an adult has focused primarily on her art career.
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Robert Oberst
- Occupations
- strongmanweightlifter
- Biography
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Robert Oberst is an American former strongman athlete.
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Tyrell Williams
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Tyrell Williams is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Western Oregon Wolves and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He also played for the Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions.
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Dan Straily
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Daniel Steven Straily is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles, and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. The Athletics selected Straily in the 24th round of the 2009 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut with them in 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Oregon State College WOU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Colors | crimson, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 662 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 345 Monmouth Ave N Monmouth, Oregon, 97361-1394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 5038388000 |