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About Western Oregon University

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Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, OR, known for its education focused, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 83%, Western Oregon is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 563 students each year. Western Oregon is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 985–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Western Oregon offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $4,157 per year; the sticker price of $44,172 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Western Oregon University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1103
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 985 – 1220 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Western Oregon University

Application Strategy
If you are interested in becoming a teacher, Western Oregon has one of the most established teacher education programs in the Pacific Northwest, so mention your classroom or tutoring experiences clearly in your application to align with that strength.
Demonstrated Interest
Monmouth is a small college town, so visiting campus or attending a Western Oregon open house shows genuine interest in the community and can give you specific details to reference in any optional essays or scholarship interviews.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Western Oregon University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$15.6k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$14.6k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$16.2k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$18.0k
110k+~$44k/yr$20.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

45%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,055
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

56%White
27%Hispanic
7%Two or More Races
3%Black / African American
3%Asian
2%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%International
Gender36% Men · 64% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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