Resources › For Students and Parents Western Oregon University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Western Oregon University Library. densetsunopanda / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated August 19, 2017 Western Oregon University Description: Founded in 1856, Western Oregon University (WOU) is Oregon's oldest public university. The attractive 157-acre campus is located in Monmouth, Oregon, about 15 miles from Salem (home of Willamette University and Corban College) and 60 miles from Portland. Outdoor lovers will find skiing, hiking, biking and the coast all within an easy drive. The university is home to the Teaching Research Institute, and education fields are strong at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Among the 45 undergraduate majors, business is also extremely popular. Academics are supported by a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Western Oregon University Wolves compete in the NCAA Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The university fields 13 intercollegiate teams. Popular sports include football, basketball, track and field, and cross country. Admissions Data (2016): Western Oregon University Acceptance Rate: 88%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 420 / 540SAT Math: 420 / 530SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanCompare SAT scores for Oregon collegesACT Composite: 17 / 23ACT English: 15 / 22ACT Math: 17 / 23ACT Writing: - / -Compare ACT scores for Oregon colleges Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 5,382 (4,833 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female84% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $9,285 (in-state); $23,445 (out-of-state)Books: $1,350 (why so much?)Room and Board: $9,798Other Expenses: $2,982Total Cost: $23,415 (in-state); $37,575 Western Oregon University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 86%Loans: 71%Average Amount of AidGrants: $5,149Loans: $5,883 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Business, Community Health Education, Criminal Justice, English, Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Teacher Education Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%6-Year Graduation Rate: 39% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Western Oregon University, You May Also Like These Schools: Oregon State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Portland: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGeorge Fox University: Profile Lewis & Clark College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphIdaho State University: ProfileBoise State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWillamette University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSeattle University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Washington: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Oregon: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPortland State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Western Oregon University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/western-oregon-university-admissions-788225. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Western Oregon University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/western-oregon-university-admissions-788225 Grove, Allen. "Western Oregon University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/western-oregon-university-admissions-788225 (accessed January 22, 2021). copy citation