Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,524
Graduate Enrollment: 414
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 91.57%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.3%
Black: 2.7%
Hispanic: 22.1%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.6%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 2.7%
Hispanic: 22.1%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.6%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,263
In-State tuition: $10,269Out-of-State tuition: $29,709
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,803 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,460 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,146 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,460 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,927 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,710 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,609 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $218 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,076 |
| $30k-48k | $14,616 |
| $48k-75k | $13,454 |
| $75k-110k | $15,405 |
| $110k+ | $16,361 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 27%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,609 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,304 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,368 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $25,458 | $236 | $42,058 ($3,505) | $48,015 ($4,001) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,342 | $275 | $24,989 ($2,082) | $52,553 ($4,379) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Gerontology. | 6 | $33,949 ($2,829) | $41,186 ($3,432) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 97 | $27,000 | $235 | $32,011 ($2,668) | $40,397 ($3,366) |
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 62 | $24,500 | $249 | $30,476 ($2,540) | $40,753 ($3,396) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 115 | $23,448 | $217 | $32,998 ($2,750) | $43,164 ($3,597) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 105 | $24,000 | $228 | $37,273 ($3,106) | $51,212 ($4,268) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 31 | $25,000 | $244 | $30,868 ($2,572) | $45,230 ($3,769) |
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 38 | $21,316 | $208 | $35,692 ($2,974) | $50,672 ($4,223) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 30 | $26,000 | $223 | $63,101 ($5,258) | $68,922 ($5,744) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 20 | $40,737 ($3,395) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 132 | $20,500 | $164 | $27,575 ($2,298) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 25 | $466 | $52,390 ($4,366) | $54,526 ($4,544) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 28 | $24,625 | $226 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 11 | $22,787 ($1,899) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 51 | $21,691 | $226 | $36,418 ($3,035) | $43,870 ($3,656) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 16 | $53,277 ($4,440) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 136 | $24,500 | $219 | $41,399 ($3,450) | $46,076 ($3,840) |
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 59 | $389 | $46,773 ($3,898) | $53,928 ($4,494) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 93 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 67 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 30 | $22,950 | $249 | $31,410 ($2,618) | $36,768 ($3,064) |
| Master's Degree | American Sign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 58 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,856Full time faculty: 80%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $19,859,100 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $21,367,139 (2022)