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Western Oregon University

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Western Oregon State College

Monmouth, Oregon 97361-1394

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Campus Vibe

College town

Known for psychology

Western Oregon University is a public institution in Monmouth with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1057, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,815 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,290.

Established

1856

Mascot

Wolfie

Type

Public university

Conference

Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division II

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99%Acceptance

1057SAT Avg

3,211Students

13:1Student:Faculty

45%Grad Rate

$51,815Earnings 10yr

$18,290Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Western Oregon University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1057

Reading & Writing

438575

Math

430533

ACT Score Range

Composite

2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1057

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,025

Tuition (out-of-state)$30,735

Room & Board$11,610

Books & Supplies$1,125

Total Cost of Attendance$23,975

Average Net Price$18,290

Median Debt at Graduation$20,609

Monthly Payment (10yr)$218

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,131

$30–48K$16,040

$48–75K$17,265

$75–110K$18,989

$110K+$20,906

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,290

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (162)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

3,211

Gender Split

64% / 36%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Black 3%

Hispanic 25%

Asian 3%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.8%

Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,537

8 Years$46,467

10 Years$51,815

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$37,300

Men

$51,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#77

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History & Fun Facts

•History Establishment Western Oregon University was founded in 1856 as Monmouth University.
•In 1865, it merged with another private institution, Bethel College, in Bethel and became Christian College.
•In 1882, the Oregon State Legislature approved the college's bid to become a state-supported teacher training (or "normal") school, Oregon State Normal School.
•In November 1910, an initiative petition (Measure 10) to establish a normal school at Monmouth, passed by 55.
•Growth A period of growth was experienced in the 1920s during which the school's enrollment more than tripled from 316 in 1920 to peak at the 990 mark in 1927.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

110Above Average

Estimated from OR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K

53 mi(92 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

195 mi(338 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

491 mi(851 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR60 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma185 mi

BOI Boise359 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2571 mi · ~74h 16m drive

New York, NY2475 mi · ~71h 30m drive

Hartford, CT2510 mi · ~72h 31m drive

Providence, RI2568 mi · ~74h 11m drive

Albany, NY2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive

Syracuse, NY2313 mi · ~66h 49m drive

Rochester, NY2241 mi · ~64h 44m drive

Buffalo, NY2186 mi · ~63h 9m drive

Philadelphia, PA2440 mi · ~70h 29m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive

Newark, NJ2466 mi · ~71h 14m drive

Washington, DC2379 mi · ~68h 44m drive

Baltimore, MD2389 mi · ~69h 1m drive

Atlanta, GA2190 mi · ~63h 16m drive

Charlotte, NC2310 mi · ~66h 44m drive

Raleigh, NC2400 mi · ~69h 20m drive

Miami, FL2720 mi · ~78h 35m drive

Orlando, FL2542 mi · ~73h 26m drive

Tampa, FL2516 mi · ~72h 41m drive

Nashville, TN1988 mi · ~57h 26m drive

New Orleans, LA2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive

Richmond, VA2401 mi · ~69h 22m drive

Chicago, IL1786 mi · ~51h 36m drive

Detroit, MI1998 mi · ~57h 43m drive

Minneapolis, MN1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive

St. Louis, MO1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive

Kansas City, MO1516 mi · ~43h 48m drive

Indianapolis, IN1910 mi · ~55h 11m drive

Columbus, OH2059 mi · ~59h 29m drive

Cleveland, OH2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive

Milwaukee, WI1748 mi · ~50h 30m drive

Dallas, TX1639 mi · ~47h 21m drive

Houston, TX1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive

Austin, TX1710 mi · ~49h 24m drive

San Antonio, TX1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive

Los Angeles, CA792 mi · ~22h 53m drive

San Francisco, CA491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

San Diego, CA900 mi · ~26h drive

Seattle, WA195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Portland, OR53 mi · ~1h 32m drive

Denver, CO995 mi · ~28h 45m drive

Phoenix, AZ987 mi · ~28h 31m drive

Salt Lake City, UT640 mi · ~18h 29m drive

Honolulu, HI2549 mi · ~73h 38m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)60 miles

Rental car

90 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

120 min$72-120

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)185 miles

Rental car

278 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

370 min$222-370

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Western Oregon University Application Checklist

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Western Oregon University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award