Western Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2588 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #723 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #661 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #462 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 3,320
- Graduates
- 431
- 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 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 82% | 84% |
| Applicants | 3,262 | 1,157 | 2,080 |
| Admissions | 2,719 | 952 | 1,751 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 538 | 203 | 334 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 11 | 14 |
1,945 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
706 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 985
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Oregon University are 985-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 0%
submitted ACT
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 | 2253 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 842 (23%) |
| Two or more races | 205 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 115 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 106 (3%) |
| Asian | 98 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 51 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (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
- $6,907
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,730 | $16,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,730 | $16,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,710 | $16,560 |
| Fee in-district | $1,872 | $1,872 |
| Fee in-state | $1,872 | $1,872 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,872 | $1,872 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,372 |
| Room charge | $9,122 |
| Meal charge | $2,250 |
Western Oregon University majors
Western Oregon University has granted 1,012 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 168 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 183 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 130 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 100 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 98 | |
| Corrections Administration | 87 | 5 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 49 | 15 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 41 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 31 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 29 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 27 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 20 | |
| Child Development | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 16 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 14 | |
| Chemistry, General | 11 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Gerontology | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 2 | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |
| Music, Other | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,012 | 168 |
Western Oregon University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 40% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Oregon University has published 1,394 scientific papers with 19,122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 49 |
| 1992 | 8 | 63 |
| 1993 | 16 | 67 |
| 1994 | 17 | 74 |
| 1995 | 23 | 57 |
| 1996 | 19 | 80 |
| 1997 | 20 | 82 |
| 1998 | 27 | 123 |
| 1999 | 27 | 107 |
| 2000 | 24 | 146 |
| 2001 | 24 | 180 |
| 2002 | 22 | 228 |
| 2003 | 22 | 240 |
| 2004 | 31 | 309 |
| 2005 | 29 | 400 |
| 2006 | 32 | 411 |
| 2007 | 18 | 451 |
| 2008 | 24 | 507 |
| 2009 | 33 | 516 |
| 2010 | 33 | 662 |
| 2011 | 48 | 669 |
| 2012 | 76 | 734 |
| 2013 | 63 | 879 |
| 2014 | 64 | 949 |
| 2015 | 67 | 956 |
| 2016 | 60 | 877 |
| 2017 | 50 | 945 |
| 2018 | 64 | 1006 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1081 |
| 2020 | 70 | 1426 |
| 2021 | 75 | 1302 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1354 |
| 2023 | 58 | 1353 |
Western Oregon University alumni
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Robert Oberst
- Occupations
- weightlifterstrongman
- 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 also came 8th in the 2014 Arnold Strongman Classic. Oberst has competed in 15 international strongman competitions in total.
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Tyrell Williams
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Tyrell Williams is a former American 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 who is a free agent. 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
-
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 | 679 |
| 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 |