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Western Oregon University Teaching Programs

Western Oregon University is a public institution located in Monmouth, OR. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Western Oregon University Rankings

Western Oregon State College has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#126 of 667	Region — Far Western

Where Is Western Oregon University?

Contact information for Western Oregon State College can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
Phone:	5038388000
Website:	wou.edu/
Admissions:	wou.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	wou.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Western Oregon State College?

You can apply to Western Oregon State College online at: https://wou.edu/admission/apply/

Western Oregon State College is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Oregon State College

Here’s what Western Oregon State College requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Oregon State College?

Western Oregon State College has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Western Oregon State College vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,009	985	98%
Women	2,034	2,003	98%

Can I Afford Western Oregon University?

The average net price after aid at Western Oregon State College is $18,290. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,450
In-State Fees	$2,064
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,105
Out-of-State Fees	$2,064
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,514
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,169

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Western Oregon State College receive some form of financial aid (620 students).

Nearly 90% of students at Western Oregon State College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,727 per student.

41% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,409.

Student Loan Debt

74% of Western Oregon State College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,601 per year.

Western Oregon University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 712 students enrolled at Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon State College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,211 undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Oregon University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	86
Black or African American	96
Hispanic	863
White	1,785
American Indian/Alaska Native	38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	51
Two or More Races	221
Non-Resident	19

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	468
Washington	38
California	16
Hawaii	11
Alaska	4

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Oregon University Graduate Student Diversity

608 of Western Oregon State College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Oregon State College, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Oregon University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	13
Hispanic	102
White	414
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at Western Oregon University

Western Oregon State College offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,704 undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College took at least one online class — of those, 494 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 180 students took at least one online class and 324 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western Oregon University

The following teaching majors are available at Western Oregon State College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	139	1	—	140
Special Education and Teaching	—	52	—	62
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	34	—	39
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	3	—	32
Curriculum and Instruction	—	10	—	10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	5	—	5

Academic Programs at Western Oregon University

Western Oregon State College offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Oregon State College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.