Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.29
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Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.…
- Rankings
#211 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #211 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #619 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$11,025▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,406
Room & Board: $11,610
Books & Supplies: $1,125
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,319
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$30,735▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $46,116
Room & Board: $11,610
Books & Supplies: $1,125
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,319
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Gas
- ⛽ $5.11 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 868–1108▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 868–1108
SAT ERW: 438–575
SAT Math: 430–533
ACT Composite: 21–26
- Admit Rate
- 99%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.29
- Total Enrollment
- 3,857
- Undergrad
- 3,249
- Graduate
- 608
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Graduation Rate
- 45%
- Official Portal
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345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, Oregon, 97361-1394
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