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Western Oregon University
Admission at Western Oregon University is close to open (98.1%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $51,815 median earnings below before the application.
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Western Oregon University anchors the college town of Monmouth, OR, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $90,324 four years out. 41.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,103 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 868 and 1108 — below the OR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Western Oregon University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Western Oregon University received 2,898 applications and admitted 2,860 (98.7%), with 649 enrolling.
Western Oregon University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 868–1108 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Western Oregon University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 438 | 525 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 485 | 533 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Western Oregon University compares
| Western Oregon University | Oregon median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.1% | 88.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,879 | $22,220 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,815 | $57,671 | $53,781 |
At $51,815, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($57,671). Look at Western Oregon University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,879 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $32,534. For non-residents, Western Oregon University's $32,534 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 3,103 undergrads, Western Oregon University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
47.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Western Oregon University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Western Oregon University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,324 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $59,599 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,550 |
| Public Health | $52,452 |
| Psychology, General | $52,407 |
| Social Sciences, General | $51,921 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 |
| Education, General | $46,042 |
| Biology, General | $45,268 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 |
Median earnings for these 15 Western Oregon University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,815 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Western Oregon University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Western Oregon University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 868–1108 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?
98.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,860 admitted from 2,898 applicants.
How much does Western Oregon University cost?
In-state tuition is $11,879; out-of-state students pay $32,534. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Western Oregon University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,815 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oregon
- Corban University — 93.9% admitted
- Southern Oregon University — 88.6% admitted
- University of Portland — 89.2% admitted
- Portland State University — 90.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.