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Overview
Western Oregon University is a Comprehensive institution located in Monmouth, OR, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
345 North Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361
United States
Monmouth, OR 97361
United States
Contact
Mr. Ivan Acosta
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wou.edu
Phone: 503-838-8211
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wou.edu
Phone: 503-838-8211
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business/commerce, General | ||
Management Information Systems, General | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media Studies | ||
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Information Science/studies | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education | ||
Bilingual And Multilingual Education | ||
Biology Teacher Education | ||
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education | ||
Chemistry Teacher Education | ||
Curriculum And Instruction | ||
Drama And Dance Teacher Education | ||
Early Childhood Education And Teaching | ||
Education, General | ||
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | ||
Educational/instructional Technology | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
English/language Arts Teacher Education | ||
German Language Teacher Education | ||
Health Teacher Education | ||
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | ||
Mathematics Teacher Education | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | ||
Physics Teacher Education | ||
Reading Teacher Education | ||
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
Social Studies Teacher Education | ||
Spanish Language Teacher Education | ||
Special Education And Teaching, General | ||
Special Education And Teaching, Other | ||
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ||
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Development | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
German Language And Literature | ||
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Health Education And Promotion | ||
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Biological And Physical Sciences | ||
Gerontology | ||
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies | ||
International/globalization Studies | ||
Mathematics And Computer Science | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Administration | ||
Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Corrections | ||
Corrections Administration | ||
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | ||
Criminal Justice/police Science | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Economics, General | ||
Geography | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Dance, General | ||
Design And Visual Communications, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Jazz/jazz Studies | ||
Music, General | ||
Music, Other | ||
Visual And Performing Arts, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,237
Applied
2,703
Accepted
3,320
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,080
Females Applied
1,751
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
1,157
Males Applied
952
Males Accepted
82%
Applying
3.35
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.75 Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | General college preparatory program completion |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 495 | 620 | ||
SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,000
In-state
28,710
Out-of-state
9,000
In-district
Fees
2,025
Full-time student fees
9,895
Room & board
6,745
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
12,180
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,665
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
8,554
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,515
Avg. Loan Aid
2,615
Avg. Grant Aid
9,926
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
68.6%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,320
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 22.66% |
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Black or African American | 2.76% |
White or Caucasian | 58.24% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.92% |
Asian | 2.76% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.44% |
Two or more races | 6.03% |
Other | 2.51% |
Gender
Male (34.43%)
Female (65.57%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Holiday Tree Lighting and Alcohol Awareness Week
Homecoming, Holiday Tree Lighting and Alcohol Awareness Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 2 | ||
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | Division 2 | ||
Golf | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 2 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 2 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | Division 2 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | Division 2 | ||
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
298
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 221
Part-time - 77
Male - 129
Female - 169
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