Western Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2622 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #729 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #667 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #497 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 3,249
- Graduates
- 608
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- wou.edu
Western Oregon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 2,898 | 993 | 1,885 |
| Admissions | 2,860 | 980 | 1,861 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 620 | 231 | 387 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 29 | 11 | 18 |
2,053 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
850 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 868
or below
75% of them
had 1108
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Oregon University are 868-1108 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western Oregon University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2294 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 925 (24%) |
| Two or more races | 233 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (3%) |
| Asian | 99 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 55 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.3%) |
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
- $8,319
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,000 | $16,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,000 | $16,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,710 | $16,560 |
| Fee in-district | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Fee in-state | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,025 | $2,025 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,510 |
| Room charge | $9,360 |
| Meal charge | $3,150 |
Western Oregon University majors
Western Oregon University has granted 855 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 176 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 144 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 128 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 80 | |
| Corrections Administration | 66 | 9 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 73 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 30 | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 20 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 19 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 16 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 16 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | |
| Gerontology | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |
| Music, General | 8 | 2 |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Child Development | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Criminology | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |
| Music, Other | 2 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 855 | 176 |
Western Oregon University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 42% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Oregon University has published 1,614 scientific papers with 27,589 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 86 |
| 1993 | 16 | 83 |
| 1994 | 18 | 97 |
| 1995 | 22 | 84 |
| 1996 | 19 | 100 |
| 1997 | 21 | 105 |
| 1998 | 27 | 156 |
| 1999 | 28 | 145 |
| 2000 | 25 | 203 |
| 2001 | 26 | 214 |
| 2002 | 31 | 280 |
| 2003 | 23 | 306 |
| 2004 | 32 | 368 |
| 2005 | 30 | 516 |
| 2006 | 36 | 539 |
| 2007 | 19 | 575 |
| 2008 | 28 | 649 |
| 2009 | 34 | 649 |
| 2010 | 33 | 799 |
| 2011 | 55 | 836 |
| 2012 | 91 | 917 |
| 2013 | 81 | 1069 |
| 2014 | 78 | 1225 |
| 2015 | 81 | 1199 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1169 |
| 2017 | 55 | 1282 |
| 2018 | 76 | 1403 |
| 2019 | 69 | 1516 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2002 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1975 |
| 2022 | 66 | 2006 |
| 2023 | 63 | 2040 |
| 2024 | 45 | 1910 |
Western Oregon University alumni
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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- film actorpaintertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Ariana Clarice Richards is an American painter and former actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the blockbuster 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
-
Robert Oberst is an American actor and former professional strongman competitor. He was a regular competitor of the World's Strongest Man competition and was a finalist in the 2013 and 2018 World's Strongest Man competitions ending up in 9th and 8th place respectively. He came 8th in the 2014 Arnold Strongman Classic, he reached the podium of America's Strongest Man 3 times - two runner-up finishes and one third-place finish - and for 4 years, he held the American record for the Log Press at 465 lbs (211 kg). Oberst has competed in 15 international strongman competitions in total.
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Tyrell Williams
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Tyrell Williams is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Western Oregon 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
-
Daniel Steven Straily is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. The Oakland Athletics selected Straily in the 24th round of the 2009 MLB Draft, and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2012. He has also previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles. He has also played in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Oregon State College WOU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Colors | crimson, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 693 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 345 Monmouth Ave N Monmouth, Oregon, 97361-1394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 5038388000 |