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Tuition

$9,468

$22,584

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,362
Declined + 331
Total Received 2,693
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Public

5,428

undergraduate students

789

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

41%

59%

male

female

1  :  19

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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600-699
7%
500-599
32%
400-499
43%
300-399
15%
200-299
3%
600-699
5%
500-599
23%
400-499
47%
300-399
21%
200-299
4%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
12%
18-23
44%
12-17
33%
6-11
10%
30-36
2%
24-29
13%
18-23
42%
12-17
41%
6-11
2%
24-29
14%
18-23
55%
12-17
31%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies
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Monmouth, OR

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School Facts

Western Oregon State, founded in 1856, is a public university. Its 157-acre campus is located in Monmouth, 20 miles southwest of Salem.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,217
Established in 1856
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

Codes

SAT 4585
ACT 3480

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Monmouth, OR

157-acre campus in Monmouth (population: 9,726), 15 miles from Salem. Bus and train serve Salem; major airport serves Portland (60 miles).

Western Oregon University
345 North Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361-1394

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
26%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
27%
Top 1/2
59%
Bottom 1/2
41%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
7%
500-599
32%
400-499
43%
300-399
15%
200-299
3%
600-699
5%
500-599
23%
400-499
47%
300-399
21%
200-299
4%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
12%
18-23
44%
12-17
33%
6-11
10%
30-36
2%
24-29
13%
18-23
42%
12-17
41%
6-11
2%
24-29
14%
18-23
55%
12-17
31%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Not Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,362
Declined + 331
Total Received 2,693

Admissions Contact

Rob Findtner
Director of Admissions
P: 503 838-8211
F: 503 838-8067
wolfgram@wou.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,818
Books & supplies 1,650
Total $9,468
Average Financial Aid - 8,986
Total with Avg. Aid $482

Financial Aid

57%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,986

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,748,013
State $1,894,408
Institutional $917,234
Other external $2,098,748
Total $15,658,403

Non-need-based

Federal $16,000
State $2,270
Institutional $314,875
Other external $432,033
Total $765,178

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 503 838-8475
F: 503 838-8200
finaid@wou.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Donna Fossum
Director of Financial Aid
fossumd@wou.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northwest Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Wolves

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Athletics Right Now

Athletic Directors

Jon Carey (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Anthropology
Art
Bilingual/ESOL/Early Childhood Education
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Community Crime Prevention
Computer Science
Computer Science/Mathematics
Corrections
Criminal Justice
Dance
Deaf Education
Early Intervention/Special Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
English
Fire Services Administration
Geography
German Studies
Handicapped Learner
History
Humanities
Information Systems
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Law Enforcement
Mathematics
Music
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy/Administration
Reading Education
Rehabilitation Counseling/Deaf Education
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech Communications
The Arts
Theatre Arts

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,217

total students

88%

12%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

87%

5,428
students

Female
59%
3,181

Male
41%
2,247

Graduate

13%

789
students

Female
72%
566

Male
28%
223

undergraduateFull-time

86%

4,688
students

Female
59%
2,755

Male
41%
1,933

undergraduatePart-time

14%

740
students

Female
58%
426

Male
42%
314

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

94%

Transfer applicants accepted

73%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors