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2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at Western Oregon University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Oregon residents, the tuition & fees are $18,432 and $18,585 for non-Oregon residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $464.
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
2024 COATuition Trends
2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$0$16,560
Fees$0$2,025
Cost per Credit$0$464
Books & Supplies$1,125
Room & Board$11,610 (On-Campus) / $11,945 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$2,646 (On-Campus) / $2,646 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$15,381$33,966
Off-Campus Total$15,716$34,301
Graduate Program Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
In-State$17,148$17,970$18,369$18,432-
Out-of-State$25,192$28,518$18,369$18,432$18,585

Graduate Program Overview

Western Oregon University is a four-years, public school located in Monmouth, Oregon. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $18,432 for Oregon residents and $18,585 for out-of-state students.
It offers 153 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameWestern Oregon University
TypeFour-years, Public
Address345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR
Graduate School Students414 students
268 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)In-State$18,432
Out-of-State$18,585
Student to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 153 Graduate Programs
76 Master's, 77 Post graduate certificates

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

Western Oregon University offers Masters, Post-Bachelor's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 153 major areas - 76 Master's (4 online programs), 77 Post-Bachelor'(2 online programs). The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total168-61-
Men47-10-
Women121-51-
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Communication and Journalism
what is Communication and Journalism program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Computer and Information Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Education
what is Education program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Bilingual and Multilingual Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Curriculum and Instruction- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional Technology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 10ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Art Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
English/Language Arts Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Music Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Studies Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Biology Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Chemistry Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dance Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
German Language Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physics Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
German Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Work and Family Studies
what is Work and Family Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Child Development- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
what is English Language and Literature program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
General Studies- NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biological and Physical Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Computer Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Gerontology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
International/Global Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sustainability Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Kinesiology and Exercise Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Philosophy and Religious Studies
what is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Philosophy- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
what is Physical Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Psychology
what is Psychology program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Psychology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Juvenile CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Corrections Administration-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
what is Social Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Social Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Anthropology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Economics- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Geography- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sociology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Visual and Performing Arts- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Dance- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual Communications- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Music- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Jazz/Jazz Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Music (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Health Education and Promotion- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business
what is Business program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business/Commerce- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership- NOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
History
what is History program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Communication and Journalism
what is Communication and Journalism program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Computer and Information Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Education
what is Education program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Education1 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Curriculum and Instruction5 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional Technology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching29 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness7ONLINE NOT OFFERED -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching31 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels3 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods14ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Art Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
English/Language Arts Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher Education4 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Music Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education9 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Studies Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Biology Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Chemistry Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dance Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
German Language Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physics Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
German Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation15ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Work and Family Studies
what is Work and Family Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Child Development- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
what is English Language and Literature program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
General Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biological and Physical Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Computer Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Gerontology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
International/Global Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sustainability Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Kinesiology and Exercise Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Philosophy and Religious Studies
what is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Philosophy- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
what is Physical Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Psychology
what is Psychology program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Psychology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Corrections Administration5ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
what is Social Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Social Sciences- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Anthropology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Economics- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Geography- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sociology- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Visual and Performing Arts- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Dance- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual Communications- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Music4 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Jazz/Jazz Studies- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Music (other)- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Health Education and Promotion- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor16 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business
what is Business program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business/Commerce- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership14 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems5 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
History
what is History program?
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED

Graduate Student Population

Total 4,029 students enrolled in Western Oregon University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status.
In graduate school, 414 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees. By gender, it has 125 male and 289 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 225 full-time and 189 part-time students in graduate schools.
It offers online degree programs and 268 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 131 students are taking some online graduate courses.
Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total414
Men Students125
Women Students289
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total414
Full-time Students225
Part-time Students189
By race/ethnicity 318 White, 16 Black, and 9 Asian students are attending at Western Oregon University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total414
American Indian /
Native American		3
Asian9
Black16
Hispanic43
Native Hawaiian /
Other Pacific Islander		2
White318
Two or more races3
Un-Known14
7 students are younger than 22 and 114 students are older than 65. The school has 197 students aged between 22 and 30 and 113 students aged 30 to 40.
Graduate Students Age Distribution
Total414
21 & Under7
22-2480
25-29117
30-3467
35-3946
40 & Over114
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Western Oregon University, 268 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 131 students are enrolled in some online courses.
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment431
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses268
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses131
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses32
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses268
Oregon Resident216
Other State In U.S.50
Outside of U.S.2
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