Western Oregon University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Northwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Wolves
Campbell Hall circa 1871
Campbell Hall circa 1871
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WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY--WOU SMALL TOUR
Western Oregon University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public liberal arts college located in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. Originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as Monmouth University, a private college, and later merged with another private institution, Bethel College, to become Christian College. It became a state college called Oregon State Normal School in 1882. Subsequent names include Oregon 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 5,000 students.

History

In the early 1850s, a group of pioneers crossed the Oregon Trail upon arrival they founded a church and school in the Willamette Valley. Monmouth University opened in 1856 with a a small number of students. This small step led to development from a private institution through an era as a prominent teacher preparation school to today’s diverse liberal arts university.

Through the years, WOU has undergone seven name changes. In 1865, it merged with another private institution in Bethel and became Christian College. In 1882, the Oregon Legislature approved the college's bid to become a state-supported teacher training (or "normal") school, Oregon State Normal School, later named Oregon Normal School.

A period of growth in the 1920s more than tripled the school's enrollment to nearly 1,000 students. In 1939, the Oregon Legislature again changed the name to Oregon College of Education. The school entered an extended period of growth, except for a period during World War II when college enrollments dropped nationwide. The college's teacher education programs brought the school national recognition, and to compliment this growth new programs were added in the areas of liberal arts and sciences.

By 1981, it was renamed Western Oregon State College to reflect the schools growing academic programs in the liberal arts fields.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,469
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 94%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 13,719
Students Receiving Aid: 80%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 50
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
Other 10%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 89%
Washington 2%
Alaska 1%
Hawaii 1%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,488 $ 13,719  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,366 $ 12,597  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,122 $ 1,122  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,734 29%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,273 13%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,336 45%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,350 68%  
Any Aid:
  80%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 93% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 32%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 540
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 12%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

Degree Programs at Western Oregon University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Campbell Hall circa 1871
    Campbell Hall circa 1871 [source]
  • Campus building circa 1920
    Campus building circa 1920 [source]
  • Dormitory circa 1920
    Dormitory circa 1920 [source]
  • Dormitory circa 1920
    Dormitory circa 1920 [source]

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