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Western Oregon University is a public regional university located in Monmouth, Oregon. Western Oregon University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Western Oregon University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $47,041 10 years after enrolling, 14th in Oregon, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Western Oregon University bachelor students earn 7% less than the national average. Western Oregon University is ranked 10th in Oregon.
Western Oregon University’s median net annual cost of $15,214 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Western Oregon University sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business and Commerce, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Health & Fitness - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$15,214
Average years to graduate
4.6
Computer science
Rank: #168
Economic score: 2.33
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #49
Economic score: 2.85
Computer Systems Analysis
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.25
Gerontology
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.29
Biology
Rank: #152
Economic score: 4.41
Sign language
Rank: #4
Economic score: 5.03
Social Sciences
Rank: #432
Economic score: 9.56
English Language & Lit
Rank: #377
Economic score: 18
Design & Applied Arts
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 42.13
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 4 graduate programs at Western Oregon University - Education, Special Education, Therapeutic professions, Education (subject specific) - are shown below.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 52% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Western Oregon University is 14% lower than the state average, and 6% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Western Oregon University, Pell Grant recipients represent 39% of the measured graduating class, 4% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Western Oregon University graduates within 4.8 years.
Western Oregon University is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Western Oregon University’s economic mobility score of 16.84 is calculated by adjusting the 4.24 economic score of lower-income students by the 39% pell grant recipients within the student body. Western Oregon University’s EMS of 16.84 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Western Oregon University pays $15,214 a year, $9,056 less than the $24,270 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $15,214
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Western Oregon University, 98% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $15,214 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 93% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $4,972. This is 39% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,049
Pell grants
$4,448
State grants
$3,532
Institutional grants
$4,169
Western Oregon University offers 2 online bachelor programs, one of which is held exclusively online. At the master’s level Western Oregon University offers 4 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
6
Hybrid programs
1
Percentage of programs online
4%
Western Oregon University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 92% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 2,798 applicants, of which 2,562 were admitted and 544 enrolled. Western Oregon University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
88%
83%
Female
63%
59%
First time
54%
59%
In-state
76%
68%
1st generation
42%
35%
White
59%
52%
Black
3%
14%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Asian
3%
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
2%
0.3%
Other
10%
12%