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Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, Oregon. 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. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 540 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Western Oregon University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,872 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (503) 838-8211
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 838-8475
http://www.wou.edu
Western Oregon University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 774 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, health teaching, special ed, education, multilingual/cultural education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 261 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, sign language translation, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, history, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 87 | business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 78 | corrections administration, fire services administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | psychology |
| Science | 40 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 27 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | vocational counseling |
| Music | 6 | music, various music studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Oregon University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 786 | 35 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 360 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 252 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Western Oregon University had a total enrollment of 4,872 students (4,316 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 89% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Western Oregon University offers campus housing for 1,319 of its 4,316 (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 | 1,680 | 1,569 | 93% | 925 | 59% |
| Men | 738 | 677 | 92% | 403 | 60% |
| Women | 940 | 892 | 95% | 522 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 838-8211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,488 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,719 |
| Room and board | $ 6,654 |
| Room charge | $ 4,975 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,575 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 838-8475
Western Oregon University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $60,750 | 16 | $57,199 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $48,987 | 19 | $47,487 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $38,809 | 25 | $39,452 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $32,585 | 10 | $30,902 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $25,760 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $47,547 | 70 | $44,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 31 | 84 |
| Football | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, 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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
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, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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