Western Oregon University: Review & Facts

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Western Oregon University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,755 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1856 and is the only school located in Monmouth, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

Western Oregon University will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

77

Western Oregon University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 77 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, General Studies, Business, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Western Oregon University is fair at 70% (close to Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

70%

Fair

The graduation rate at Western Oregon University is low - 48%. Around 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Oregon University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, around $28,800 annually. The additional fees at Western Oregon University beyond tuition are about $1,900; this makes it a total of $30,700 per year.

Read the details about Western Oregon University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 3,262 applications were submitted and 2,719 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

Western Oregon University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western Oregon University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$9,100

High

Western Oregon University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Oregon University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

Western Oregon University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- roughly $9,100 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Western Oregon University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Western Oregon University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Oregon University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Oregon University
345 Monmouth Ave N
Monmouth, Oregon
97361-1394, USA