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Western Oregon University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Monmouth, OR🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university in Monmouth, Oregon enrolls about 3,750 students and accepts nearly all applicants. It's most known for education and psychology programs. The 47% six-year graduation rate is notably lower than typical four-year universities, and the 73% first-year retention rate suggests retention challenges. In-state and out-of-state tuition are nearly identical at around $25,000.

Acceptance rate
98.1%
Enrollment
3,751
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
47%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
985 – 1220
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,575
family income
$30–48k
$14,585
family income
$48–75k
$16,151
family income
$75–110k
$17,974
family income
$110k+
$20,243
family income
41% receive Pell grants
74% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Western Oregon University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Education
19.0%
Psychology
14.1%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
12.9%
Business & Marketing
8.2%
Criminal Justice
7.3%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,815
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,537
Completion
47%
Retention
73%
Median debt
$20,609

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Western Oregon University?

Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 98.1%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Western Oregon University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 985 and 1220 on the SAT.

How much does Western Oregon University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,575 per year, rising to $20,243 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Western Oregon University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.