Western Oregon Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Western Oregon University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Western Oregon to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Western Oregon University (Western Oregon)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Western Oregon's acceptance rate is 98.10% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,060 students applied and 3,002 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Western Oregon.

To apply to Western Oregon, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Western Oregon's acceptance rate places 14th out of 25 Oregon colleges with competitive admission.
Western Oregon's yield rate is 18.62%, which is significantly lower by 10.81 percentage points (approximately 36.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Western Oregon at Oregon colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Western Oregon's acceptance rate is 98.10% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.62%. 1,009 men and 2,034 women applied to Western Oregon and 985 men and 2,003 women students were accepted.

Among them, 215 men and 342 women were enrolled in Western Oregon. You can explore the Western Oregon's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Western Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,060	1,009	2,034	0	17
Admitted	3,002	985	2,003	0	14
Enrolled	559	215	342	0	2
Acceptance Rate	98.10%	97.62%	98.48%	-	82.35%
Yield	18.62%	21.83%	17.07%	-	14.29%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Western Oregon University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 559 first-year students enrolled in Western Oregon. The proportion of full-time students is 95.35% and part-time students is 4.65%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.46% and women students is 61.18%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Western Oregon.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Western Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	559	215	342	2
Full-time	533	202	329	2
Part-time	26	13	13	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Western Oregon. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Oregon University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Western Oregon Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Western Oregon:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://wou.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://wou.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

Get Admission Information

What is the acceptance rate at the Western Oregon?

Western Oregon is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 98.10%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Western Oregon?

Western Oregon does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Western Oregon require essays or personal statements?

Western Oregon recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Western Oregon admission?

Western Oregon does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Western Oregon does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Western Oregon requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Western Oregon does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Western Oregon?

The institutional SAT code for Western Oregon is 4585.