At a glance
Average net price
$17,237
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.1%
Admission rate
98%
Undergrad size
3,103
In-state tuition
$11,879
Out-of-state tuition
$32,534
Cost of attendance
$25,062
Median earnings (10y)
$51,815
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (38%), humanities & arts (29%), trades & services (13%).
- STEM9%
- Health3%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences38%
- Trades & services13%
- Education19.0%~590 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology14.1%~438 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary12.9%~400 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business8.2%~256 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~226 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~211 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~163 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~122 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.6%~111 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.0%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 327 | — | $20,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 262 | $32,010 | $23,448 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 182 | $32,858 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 172 | $38,319 | $24,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 156 | $35,943 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 106 | $46,328 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 81 | $28,229 | $24,500 |
| American Sign Language. | Bachelor's | 79 | $27,834 | $22,950 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 68 | $49,118 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 60 | $33,521 | $21,691 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 58 | $32,952 | $21,316 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $26,493 | $27,342 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 52 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | $63,160 | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $27,436 | $25,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| American Sign Language. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 32 | $47,961 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 23 | $51,778 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Gerontology. | Bachelor's | 18 | $33,454 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University is a mid-sized institution located in Monmouth, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,103 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Psychology, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Western Oregon University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,237 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,879 for in-state students and $32,534 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,062 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.1%, a average completion outcome. 72.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,815 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Western Oregon University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Psychology, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (29% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Western Oregon University accepts 98% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Monmouth, Oregon (town), Western Oregon University draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Western Oregon University
Q.How much does Western Oregon University cost?
The average net price at Western Oregon University is $17,237 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,062.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University admits 98% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Western Oregon University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Western Oregon University graduate earns $51,815 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Western Oregon University?
Published tuition is $11,879 in-state and $32,534 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Western Oregon University located?
Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, Oregon (ZIP 97361).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Western Oregon University at their official website.