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Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $17,140
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $56,475
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Oregon University is a public college in Monmouth, OR with 3,103 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,140 per year ($10,363 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,475 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,898
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,860
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Western Oregon University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,208
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,087
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,787
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,363
- $30–48k$10,348
- $48–75k$12,604
- $75–110k$20,672
- $110k+$24,475
Get a personal estimate with Western Oregon University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $56,475
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,103
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White56%
- Hispanic27%
- Black3%
- Asian3%
Western Oregon University FAQ
What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?+
Western Oregon University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Western Oregon University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Western Oregon University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,898 students applied to Western Oregon University and 2,860 were admitted; 649 enrolled.
Does Western Oregon University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Oregon University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Oregon University require an essay?+
Western Oregon University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Oregon University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,208 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,140.
What is Western Oregon University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 210429 · How we use this data
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