Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1856Town near a citySEVP certified
About
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,850 students.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$32,787
- Estimated total for international students
- US$48,908
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$12,087
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$28,208
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,103
- Graduate students
- 555
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 13 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$56,475
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (168)
Bachelor's degrees53 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDanceData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematical EconomicsMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees51 subjects
American Sign LanguageAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Undergraduate certificates11 subjects
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic AdministrationRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates53 subjects
American Sign LanguageAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.