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Western Oregon University
Monmouth, ORPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 98% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Oregon University is a public institution located in the town setting of Monmouth, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
98% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
98%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,324
Earnings 5yr: $79,664
Debt: $26,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,714
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,653
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,172
Earnings 5yr: $60,174
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,465
Earnings 5yr: $57,964
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,363
Earnings 5yr: $56,961
Debt: $24,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,599
Earnings 5yr: $54,598
Debt: $24,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,761
Earnings 5yr: $55,539
Debt: $25,458
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,540
Earnings 5yr: $51,508
Debt: $24,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,550
Earnings 5yr: $44,645
Debt: $27,000
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,452
Earnings 5yr: $49,490
Debt: $21,691
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,407
Earnings 5yr: $49,368
Debt: $23,448
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,921
Earnings 5yr: $55,823
Debt: $25,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,630
Earnings 5yr: $62,300
Debt: $21,316
American Sign Language.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,295
Earnings 5yr: $46,831
Debt: $22,950
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,042
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,268
Earnings 5yr: $64,559
Debt: $27,342
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,048
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,437
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Gerontology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,507
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,237
In-State Tuition$11,879
Out-of-State Tuition$32,534
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
74%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,537
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,815
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$56,958
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