Western Oregon University
Western Oregon State College
Monmouth, Oregon 97361-1394
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology
Western Oregon University is a public institution in Monmouth with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1057, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,815 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,290.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment Western Oregon University was founded in 1856 as Monmouth University.
- •In 1865, it merged with another private institution, Bethel College, in Bethel and became Christian College.
- •In 1882, the Oregon State Legislature approved the college's bid to become a state-supported teacher training (or "normal") school, Oregon State Normal School.
- •In November 1910, an initiative petition (Measure 10) to establish a normal school at Monmouth, passed by 55.
- •Growth A period of growth was experienced in the 1920s during which the school's enrollment more than tripled from 316 in 1920 to peak at the 990 mark in 1927.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1057
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
26.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (162)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average