345 N. Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
503-838-8211
503-838-8211
About Western Oregon University
- Year of Foundation 1856
- Size of Campus 157 Acres
- Type of Instituition Public institution
- Religious Orientation None
- Degrees Bachelor, Master, Post Master
- Calendar Type Quarter
- Undergraduate Population 4,261
- Women % / Men % / Out of state 59% 41% 11%OUS
Application
- App. Deadlines FAFSA
- Tuition Costs In / Out - State $4,725 In state, $15,750 Out of state
- Room and Board $7,675
- Nonfall Registration Accepted
- Selectivity of the Intuition Less selective
- Application Fee $50
- Enrollment No. 911
Reference: Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public liberal arts college 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 6,200 students.
- Abe And Annie Seibel Foundation
- Academy Of Canadian Cinema And Television
- American Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation Dance
- American Association Of University Women
- American Meteorology Society-1
- American Meteorology Society-2
- American Meteorology Society-3
- American Meteorology Society-4
- American Meteorology Society-5
- American Welding Society
- Arctic Institute Of North America
- Arctic Institute Of North America-1
- Arctic Institute Of North America-2
- Associated Board Of The Royal Schools Of Music
- Associated Male Choruses Of America
- Association Of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Austrian Federal Ministry Of Science And Transport Scholarships
- Bia Higher Education/Hopi Supplemental Grant
- British Columbia Paraplegic Association-1
- British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation
- British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara-1
- British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara-2
- Canadian Bureau Of International Education
- Canadian Institute Of Ukrainian Studies
- Canadian National Institute For The Blind
- Canadian Printing Industries Association
- Canadian Society Of Exploration Geophysicists
- Cascade Policy Institute
- Celanese Canada, Inc.
- CELANESE CANADA, INC. (AUCC)
- Centro De Idiomas Del Sureste A.c.
- Clayfolk
- Council Of Energy Resource Tribes
- Davis Memorial Foundation
- Discover Card Tribute Awards
- Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation-1
- Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation-2
- Fern Brown Memorial Fund
- Fond Du Lac Tribal Scholarship Program
- Golden Key International Honour Society Performing Arts Showcase-1
- Golden Key International Honour Society Performing Arts Showcase-2
- H. Fletcher Brown Fund
- Hispanic Dental Association Foundation
- Hospitality Financial And Technology Professionals
- Illinois Society Of Professional Engineers Foundation
- Institut D’etudes Politiques De Paris
- Institute Of Mining And Metallurgy-1
- Institute Of Mining And Metallurgy-2
- Institute Of Mining And Metallurgy-3
- Institute Of Mining And Metallurgy-4
- Institution Of Mechanical Engineers-1
- Institution Of Mechanical Engineers-2
- Internationaler Musikwett Bewerb
- Intertribal Timber Council
- Irish Arts Council
- Italian Catholic Federation Inc.
- Kappa Delta PI
- Kathleen FerrIer Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Katu Thomas R Dargan Minority Scholarship-1
- Katu Thomas R Dargan Minority Scholarship-2
- Kentucky Society Of Certified Public Accountants
- Kun Shoulder Rest, Inc.
- Mensa Education And Research Foundation
- Mensa Education And Research Foundation Scholarship Program
- Ministry Of Education Of The Republic Of China
- National Conference Of CPA Practitioners
- National Inventors Hall Of Fame
- National Press Photographers Foundation
- Natural Sciences And Engineering Research Council Of Canada-1
- Natural Sciences And Engineering Research Council Of Canada-2
- Natural Sciences And Engineering Research Council Of Canada-3
- Natural Sciences And Engineering Research Council Of Canada-4
- New Century Scholars
- Nova Scotia College Of Art And Design
- Ohio National Guard Adjutant General's Department Scholarship Program
- Oregon Credit Union League Educational Foundation
- Oregon Department Of Veterans’ Affairs
- Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory
- Pfizer Inc.
- Professional Horsemen's Scholarship Fund, Inc.
- Robert Schreck Memorial Fund
- Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation
- Texas Society Of Professional Engineers
- The Iet
- Towson University
- Trust Company Limited
- University Of Californialos Angeles
- University Of Leeds
- University Of Saskatchewan
- University Of Waikato
- University Of Windsor-1
- University Of Windsor-2
- W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, Inc-1
- W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, Inc-2
- Women's Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Social Life And Activities
- Alcohol Policies No
- Number of frats N/A
- Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors
- Number of frat chapter houses N/A
- Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Annual Pow-Wow Celebration/African American Awareness Conference/Women of Color Conference/Cinco de Mayo Celebration/Latino Awareness Conference/International Night/Christmas Tree Lighting
- Number of students in fraternities N/A
- Percent students who are frat members N/A
- Number of honor societies Phi Kappa Phi/Sigma Tau Delta/Phi Sigma Iota/Lambda Pi Eta/Phi Alpha Delta/Phi Alpha Theta/Psi Chi
- Setting Rural
- Number of sororities N/A
- On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) BCM/CCF Campus Christian Fellowship; Campus Crusade for Christ/Catholic Campus Ministries/EDGE/Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Fellowship House/Latter-Day Saints Student Assn
- Other on-campus organizations N/A
- Percent students who are frat sororities N/A
- Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Brotha's and Sista's/Conversation Links/Hawaiian Club/International Students, Inc. /International Students Organization/Japanese Culture Club, Monmouth Taiko/MEChA/Multicultural Student Union/Triangle Alliance
Transportation
- Public Transportation to the University Yes
- Car Permitted On Campus Yes
- Distance to nearest airport Portland (70), Eugene (80)
- Distance to nearest train Salem (14)
- Distance to nearest bus Salem (14)
Student Housing
- High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
- College housing safety - Sprinkler system 29%
- Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 12%
- College housing safety - Fire alarms 86%
- Number of students using college housing 24%
- College campus housing availability Yes
- Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 18%
- Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 7
- Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 2%
- Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
- Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
- On and Off campus housing offered Yes
- Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (79%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (3%)
- Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 68%
Campus Services
- Online Course Registration Available Yes
- Student Computer Availability No
- Library On Campus Yes
- Number of e-books 0
- Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
- Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 25
- Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
- Internet Access Yes
- Number Of Books in Library 200,988
- Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
- Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 0
- Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
- Student Email Accounts Yes
- Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 442
- Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 25
- Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 0
- Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks
- Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control
- Museums Paul Jensen Arctic Museum
- Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
- Number Of Subscriptions 2,577
- OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
- Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 0
- Computer Courses Yes
- Library Facilities Robert Straub Archive
- Number Of Microforms 684,069
- Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing, study skills
Student Employment and Career
- Army ROTC on campus? Offered on campus
- Employed Students after 6 Months N/A
- Student Employment Federal
- The average earnings of employed undergrads N/A
- Employed Students after 1 year N/A
- Airforce ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Oregon State University)
- Does the school discourage student employment No
- Employed Students after 2 years N/A
- Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs N/A
- Navy ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Oregon State University)
- Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, interview training
- Number of undergraduates (only) with employment N/A
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
- Specific Locations/Universities village
