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Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University was founded in 1856. It is currently a public organization of liberal arts but was initially founded as a private college. It is situated in Monmouth, Oregon. The university offers bachelors and masters degree in numerous areas of study. Courses are also offered to international students. WOU is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Education
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

WOU offers a number of financial aid and scholarship programs for its potential students. It has an active student administration that concentrates on individual success. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations, including Anime Club, Boggle Club and Harry Potter Club.

Campus Location

345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
USA
Main Tel: (503) 838-8000
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Western Oregon University Highlights

Where Western Oregon University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Selective admissions.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor72439
Postbaccalaureate certificate2608
Master20117
Associate51

Students

The student enrollment at Western Oregon University was 5,032 in 2007 (4,423 full-time equivalent).

About 36% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 64% of the class.

Undergrads are 72% of enrolled students and graduate students are 28%.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,757
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,332
Room$ 5,840
Board$ 1,575
Books and supplies$ 1,125
Other$ 2,835

Financial Aid: Western Oregon University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  110
Without tenure; working toward tenure  40
Without tenure; tenure not available  66

Housing and Meals

Western Oregon University provides on-campus housing for 1,350 of its 4,423 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Western Oregon University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Western Oregon University is in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

Western Oregon University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 91 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 55 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Western Oregon University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men48%
Women51%
All50%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal420-530
Math430-530

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (12 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (117 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (8 awarded)

  • Dance
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (610 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
  • Educational/Instructional Media Design
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Health Teacher Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

LIBERAL ARTS (242 awarded)

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • German Language and Literature
  • History
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • International/Global Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (11 awarded)

  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics

MUSIC (5 awarded)

  • Music

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (13 awarded)

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (29 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (60 awarded)

  • Corrections Administration
  • Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (68 awarded)

  • Psychology

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