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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR · Town · 3,103 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Monmouth, OR, 97361-1394 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
60 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$25,062
Out-of-state COA
$45,717
Avg net price
$17,237
Room & board
$12,528
In-state tuition
$11,879
Out-of-state tuition
$32,534
Books & supplies
$1,125/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,575
$30–48k
$14,585
$48–75k
$16,151
$75–110k
$17,974
$110k+
$20,243
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Western Oregon University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
55%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,537
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,815
Median debt
$20,609
Monthly loan payment
$218
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,858
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
41%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$41,710
Independent students
23%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
27%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,537
10 years after entry
$51,815
Education, General144
Psychology, General131
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other81
Business/Commerce, General73
Criminal Justice and Corrections68
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41
American Sign Language30
Communication and Media Studies27
Biology, General26
Computer and Information Sciences, General23
Fine and Studio Arts21
Public Health19
English Language and Literature, General18
Information Science/Studies16
Social Sciences, General15
Political Science and Government15
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Institutional
Endowment
$27M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
74%
Avg faculty salary
$7,388/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,229
Federal loan rate
74%

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