Western Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #706 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #647 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #421 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 3,615
- Graduates
- 414
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 92% and is among the 33% 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 | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 2,798 | 868 | 1,835 |
| Admissions | 2,562 | 786 | 1,705 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 519 | 163 | 352 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 10 | 15 |
2,235 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
780 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2423 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 834 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 205 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 123 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 118 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 113 (3%) |
| Asian | 110 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 60 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.5%) |
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
- $7,891
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,460 | $16,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,460 | $16,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,900 | $16,560 |
| Fee in-district | $1,809 | $1,809 |
| Fee in-state | $1,809 | $1,809 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,809 | $1,809 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,333 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,252 |
| Room charge | $9,002 |
| Meal charge | $2,250 |
Western Oregon University majors
Western Oregon University has granted 969 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 194 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 158 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 107 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 103 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 94 | |
| Corrections Administration | 86 | 8 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 54 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 35 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 34 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 20 | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Child Development | 25 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 17 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 16 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Dance, General | 11 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 9 | |
| Gerontology | 9 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 7 | |
| Music, Other | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 969 | 194 |
Western Oregon University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Oregon University has published 1,235 scientific papers with 14,823 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12 | 37 |
| 1991 | 6 | 36 |
| 1992 | 7 | 40 |
| 1993 | 17 | 49 |
| 1994 | 15 | 54 |
| 1995 | 21 | 35 |
| 1996 | 18 | 69 |
| 1997 | 18 | 68 |
| 1998 | 24 | 102 |
| 1999 | 24 | 83 |
| 2000 | 24 | 116 |
| 2001 | 21 | 127 |
| 2002 | 20 | 139 |
| 2003 | 21 | 182 |
| 2004 | 28 | 239 |
| 2005 | 26 | 273 |
| 2006 | 29 | 306 |
| 2007 | 16 | 360 |
| 2008 | 22 | 388 |
| 2009 | 29 | 406 |
| 2010 | 30 | 513 |
| 2011 | 40 | 530 |
| 2012 | 75 | 593 |
| 2013 | 56 | 699 |
| 2014 | 70 | 767 |
| 2015 | 63 | 828 |
| 2016 | 49 | 692 |
| 2017 | 46 | 800 |
| 2018 | 51 | 751 |
| 2019 | 58 | 876 |
| 2020 | 59 | 1235 |
| 2021 | 71 | 1250 |
| 2022 | 52 | 1186 |
Western Oregon University alumni
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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorpaintertelevision 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 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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Tyrell Williams
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Tyrell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Oregon and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Dan Straily
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Daniel Steven Straily is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The Oakland Athletics selected Straily in the 24th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2012. He has pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles. He has also played for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League (KBO).
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Mike Nearman
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael J. Nearman is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 23rd district from 2015 until 2021, when he was expelled from the house for his role in the December 2020 Oregon State Capitol breach.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Oregon State College WOU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Colors | crimson, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 667 |
| 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 |