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Western Oregon University is a public liberal arts college located in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as Monmouth University. The university was given its present name in 1997. WOU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
WOU is home to the Jensen Arctic Museum. The campus also houses a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. It hosts honor societies like Phi Alpha Deltathe, Phi Alpha Theta and Sigma Tau Delta as well.
Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, OR. Monmouth is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Western Oregon University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Western Oregon University are accepted. Just 44% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Western Oregon University scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 540 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,032 students study at Western Oregon University (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at the school. Western Oregon University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Great Northwest Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
General Phone: (503) 838-8000
http://www.wou.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 538 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, health teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 236 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, sign language translation, history, humanities, ... |
| Business And Management | 131 | business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 61 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | corrections administration, fire services administration |
| Science | 35 | biology, chemistry, geology, natural sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science, information science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | vocational counseling |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Music | 11 | various music studies, music |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Oregon University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 737 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 206 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 201 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Western Oregon University had a total enrollment of 5,032 students (4,380 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 82% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Western Oregon University offers campus housing for 1,438 of its 4,380 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Monmouth, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,205 | 962 | 44% | 959 | 100% |
| Men | 1,011 | 416 | 41% | 415 | 100% |
| Women | 1,192 | 543 | 46% | 540 | 99% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,318 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,893 |
| Room and board | $ 7,710 |
| Room charge | $ 6,025 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,835 |
Financial Aid:
Western Oregon University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320900)
Western Oregon University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $71,733 | 26 | $68,532 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $56,315 | 26 | $55,891 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $43,225 | 23 | $42,605 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $34,434 | 7 | $33,414 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $29,196 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 104 | $55,211 | 85 | $53,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 55 | 146 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Track | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 35 | 35 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections Administration
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Oregon University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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