Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University at a Glance
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About Western Oregon University
According to Wikipedia, Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,750 students.
Western Oregon University's Online Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design Certificate
- Required Credits: 9
- Completion Time: 9 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Degree Concentrations
- K-8
- Required Credits: 24
- Format: Fully online
MA in Teaching Initial License
- Required Credits: 56
- Completion Time: 2-3. years
Graduate Certificate in English As Second Language
- Required Credits: 21
- Completion Time: 1 year
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Interpreting Studies
Degree Concentrations
- Educational
- Professional Practice
- Research
- Reflective Practice
- Teaching Interpreting
- Required Credits: 15-19
- Completion Time: 1 year
- Format: Fully online
MS in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Required Credits: 90
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
Western Oregon University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,898 | 98% | 73% | 44% | 988 | 23 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2023; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Western Oregon University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $12,087 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $10,363 |
| 30K - 48K | $10,348 |
| 48K - 75K | $12,604 |
| 75K - 110K | $20,672 |
| 110K+ | $24,475 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Western Oregon University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Western Oregon University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,475 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Western Oregon University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 7,237 | 6,141 | 1,096 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University is located at 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361-1394.
How Safe is Western Oregon University?
Relative to its enrollment, Western Oregon University has a violent crime rate of 0.08% and a property crime rate of 0.08%. Monmouth has a violent crime rate of 0.15% and a property crime rate of 1.00%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Western Oregon University Known For?
Western Oregon University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Education
- Mathematics
- History
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Communications
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Business
- Social Work
- Medical
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Sociology
Western Oregon University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Western Oregon University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Western Oregon University ranks #519 in the U.S. and #1571 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #623 in the U.S. and #1170 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #625 in the U.S. and #3709 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #658 in the U.S. and #2935 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #694 in the U.S. and #2976 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #822 in the U.S. and #3241 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #846 in the U.S. and #2609 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #859 in the U.S. and #2233 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #908 in the U.S. and #2737 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1018 in the U.S. and #3868 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1107 in the U.S. and #4591 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1199 in the U.S. and #4366 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1224 in the U.S. and #4053 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1249 in the U.S. and #4613 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1283 in the U.S. and #3106 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1396 in the U.S. and #4749 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1413 in the U.S. and #6025 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1438 in the U.S. and #5645 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesWestern Oregon University ranks #1754 in the U.S. and #5271 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesWho Are Western Oregon University's Most Influential Alumni?
Western Oregon University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Literature, and Psychology. Here are some of Western Oregon University's most famous alumni:
