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Estimated Cost
$23,109
Financial Aid
$26,420
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university located in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names include Oregon 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 6,000 students.
Western Oregon University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1359 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Oregon
#17 of 88
2024 Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#8 of 26
Most Popular Majors
Out of 20 majors categories at Western Oregon University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Western Oregon University within four or six years.