Western Oregon Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.10%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,514
- Out-of-State Tuition: $32,169
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Western Oregon:
- Total Enrollment: 3,722, including 818 online students
- 3,167 Undergraduate, 555 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34% men, 66% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 269 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 26 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 84 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Western Oregon Overview
Western Oregon University (Western Oregon) is a four-year, public school located in Monmouth, OR. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Western Oregon's tuition & fees is $11,514 for Oregon residents and $32,169 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,727.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,722 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Western Oregon's acceptance rate is 98.10% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.62%.
Western Oregon ranked 11st in Oregon Colleges rankings. Western Oregon University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Western Oregon University is $11,514 for in-state students and $32,169 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,452 for in-state students and $19,452 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,025 for Oregon residents and $33,670 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,359 for Oregon residents and $20,359 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,514 | $32,169 |
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| Graduate | $19,452 | $19,452 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,025 | $33,670 |
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| Graduate | $20,359 | $20,359 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Western Oregon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Oregon
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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