Western Oregon University

Common Data Set 2024-25

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Acceptance Rate

98.2%

Applications

3,043

Admitted

2,988

Enrolled

557

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Adeya
Last Name:
Powell
Title:
Director of Institutional Research
Office:
ITC 204B
Address Line 1:
345 Monmouth Avenue N
City:
Monmouth
State
OR
Zipcode
97361
Phone:
(503) 838-8012
Email Address:
powellad@wou.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?
Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
https://wou.edu/institutionalresearch/misc-reports/
Name of College/University:
Western Oregon University
Street Address Line 1:
345 Monmouth Ave N
City
Monmouth
State
OR
Zip
97361
Main Phone Number (Area Code)
503
Main Phone Number:
838-8000
WWW Home Page Address:
www.wou.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):
503
Admissions Phone Number:
838-8211
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):
877
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:
877-1593
Admissions Email Address:
admissions@wou.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:
https://wou.edu/admission/apply/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):
Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:
Coeducational
Academic year calendar:
Quarter
Certificate
Yes
Bachelor's
Yes
Postbachelor's certificate
Yes
Master's
Yes
Doctoral degree – professional practice
Yes
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
https://wou.edu/dei/

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
203
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
108
All other degree-seeking: males
646
Total degree-seeking: males
957
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
957
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
13
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
20
All other degree-seeking: males
137
Total degree-seeking: males
170
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
20
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
190
Degree-seeking, first-time: males
34
All other degree-seeking: males
48
Total graduate Full-Time Students: males
82
Degree-seeking, first-time: males
19
All other degree-seeking: males
34
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
7
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males
60
Total All Full-Time Students: Males
1039
Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
250
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
330
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
139
All other degree-seeking: females
1278
Total degree-seeking: females
1747
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
4
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
1751
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
13
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
28
All other degree-seeking: females
281
Total degree-seeking: females
322
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
48
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females
370
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
105
All other degree-seeking: females
100
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
205
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
105
All other degree-seeking: females
104
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
48
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
257
Total Full-Time Students: Females
1956
Total Part-Tim Students: Females
627
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total all undergraduates
3268
Total all graduate
604
Grand Total All Students
3872
Nonresidents
7
Hispanic/Latino
164
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
20
White, non-Hispanic
278
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
5
Asian, non-Hispanic
16
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
11
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
50
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8
TOTAL
559
Nonresidents
20
Hispanic/Latino
874
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
96
White, non-Hispanic
1774
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
40
Asian, non-Hispanic
83
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
49
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
219
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
41
TOTAL
3196
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
73
Nonresidents
21
Hispanic/Latino
883
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
96
White, non-Hispanic
1821
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
41
Asian, non-Hispanic
88
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
51
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
222
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
45
TOTAL
3268
Certificate/diploma
38
Bachelor's degrees
799
Postbachelor's certificates
78
Master's degrees
167
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
330
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
160
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
291
Total
781
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
0
Total
0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
330
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
160
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
291
Total
781
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
76
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
45
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
106
Total
227
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
54
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
26
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
31
Total
111
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
10
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
8
Total
30
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
142
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
81
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
145
Total
368
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
.4303
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
.506
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
.498
Total
.471
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
.10164
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
.2967033
Percent in top half of high school graduating class
.38736864
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
.24725
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
.06868
Total first-time, first-year males who applied
1009
Total first-time, first-year females who applied
2034
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
985
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
2003
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
215
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
342
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
202
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
.04909
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
.150909
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
.16
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
.17818
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
.18909
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
.23636
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
.03636
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
13
Total
1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
329
Total
0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
.04909
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
.150909
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
.16
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
.17818
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
.18909
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
.23636
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
.03636
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
13
Total
1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied
3018
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
2960
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
559
Total first-time, first-year who applied
2339
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
2298
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
3.291793
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
.996
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
468
Total first-time, first-year who applied
679
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
662
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
91
Does your institution have an application fee?
No
Does your institution have an application closing date?
No
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:
Considered
No set Date
Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:
Within the academic year.
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
No
High school completion requirement
GED
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?
Recommended
Total academic units
15
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign language
2
Social studies
3
Open admission policy as described above for all students
WOU requires a 2.75 GPA for admissions. Students with a GPA below 2.75 may be admitted on a conditional basis.
other (explain):
Other
Rigor of secondary school record
Considered
Class rank
Not Considered
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay
Considered
Recommendation(s)
Considered
Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Not Considered
Talent/ability
Not Considered
Character/personal qualities
Not Considered
First generation
Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Not Considered
Work experience
Not Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Not Considered
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
Yes
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
No
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):
Not required for admission, but considered for some
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
AP
Yes
CLEP
Yes
Institutional Exam
Yes
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
0
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
0
Number Submitting SAT Scores
0
Number Submitting ACT Scores
0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
0
SAT Math: Total
0
SAT Composite: Total
0

D. Transfer Admission

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
Yes
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:
D-
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
124
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
C
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
124
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
C
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
45
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
C
American Council on Education (ACE)
Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Yes
Number
45
Unit Type
C
Number
45
Unit Type
C
Males
251
Females
444
Total
695
Males
225
Females
408
Total
633
Males
128
Females
257
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
No
Total
385
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Summer
Yes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
Yes
Number
36
Unit Type
C
High school transcript
Recommended for Some
College transcript(s)
Required
Essay or personal statement
Required for Some
Interview
Not Required
Standardized test scores
Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
2.3
Fall Rolling Admission
Considered
Winter Rolling Admission
Considered
Spring Rolling Admission
Considered

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
Yes
Distance learning
Yes
Double major
Yes
Dual enrollment
Yes
Exchange student program (domestic)
Yes
Honors Program
Yes
Independent study
Yes
Student-designed major
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Undergraduate Research
Yes
Arts/fine arts
Yes
English (including composition)
Yes
Humanities
Yes
Intensive writing
Yes
Mathematics
Yes
Sciences (biological or physical)
Yes
Social science
Yes

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
0
Percent of males who join fraternities
0
Percent of females who join sororities
0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
.28654
Percent of males who join fraternities
.0318
Percent of females who join sororities
.2546
Campus Ministries
Yes
Choral groups
Yes
Concert band
Yes
Dance
Yes
Drama/theater
Yes
Jazz band
Yes
Literary magazine
Yes
Marching band
Yes
Model UN
Yes
Music ensembles
Yes
Musical theater
Yes
Opera
Yes
Pep band
Yes
Radio station
Yes
Student government
Yes
Student newspaper
Yes
Student-run film society
Yes
Symphony orchestra
Yes
Army ROTC is offered:
At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating Institution
Oregon State University
Naval ROTC is offered:
At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating Institution
n/a (Not offerred)
Air Force ROTC is offered:
At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating Institution
Oregon State University
Coed residence halls
Yes
Men's residence halls
Yes
Women's residence halls
Yes
Apartments for married students
Yes
Apartments for single students
Yes
Theme housing
Yes

G. Annual Expenses

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
https://wou.edu/business/tuition-calculators/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
Yes
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
5/1/2025
Tuition: In-district
9450.00
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
9450.00
Tuition: Out-of-state:
30105.00
Tuition: Nonresident
30105.00
Tuition: In-district
9450.00
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
9450.00
Tuition: Out-of-state:
30105.00
Tuition: Nonresident
30105.00
Required Fees:
2064.00
Food and housing (on-campus):
12528.00
Housing Only (on-campus):
7425.00
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
5103.00
Required Fees:
2064.00
Food and housing (on-campus):
12528.00
Housing Only (on-campus):
7425.00
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
5103.00
Minimum
15
Maximum
15
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
No
Books and supplies:
1125.00
Other expenses:
1350.00
Books and supplies:
1125.00
Other expenses:
1350.00
Books and supplies:
1125.00
Other expenses:
1350.00
In-district:
210.00
In-state (out-of-district):
210.00
Out-of-state:
669.00
NONRESIDENTS:
669.00

H. Financial Aid

Total Scholarships/Grants
0
Total Self-Help
0
Total Scholarships/Grants
0
Total Self-Help
0

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
203
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
29
C. Total number who are females
113
D. Total number who are males
90
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
97
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
27
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
10
A. Total number of instructional faculty
116
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
30
C. Total number who are females
87
D. Total number who are males
29
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
5
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
16
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
13
A. Total number of instructional faculty
319
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
59
C. Total number who are females
200
D. Total number who are males
119
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
102
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
43
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
23
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
13
based on ____ students
3206
and ____ faculty
249
2-9
44
10-19
130
20-29
132
30-39
34
40-49
2
50-99
2
Total
344
2-9
6
10-19
14
20-29
23
Total
43

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Education
38.6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
3.5
English
5.3
Interdisciplinary studies
6.1
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
2.6
Social sciences
.9
Business/marketing
43
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
Natural resources and conservation
2.1
Computer and information sciences
4.1
Education
17.2
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
4.6
Family and consumer sciences
1.6
English
1.5
Biological/life sciences
3.1
Mathematics and statistics
.4
Interdisciplinary studies
12.6
Parks and recreation
5.4
Physical sciences
1.4
Psychology
15.0
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
7.8
Social sciences
3.8
Visual and performing arts
7.1
Health professions and related programs
3.2
Business/marketing
8.5
History
.6
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100