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Colleges / Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate84%

Western Oregon University Student Life

Western Oregon University Student Activities

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Western Oregon University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Holiday Tree Lighting and Alcohol Awareness Week.

Western Oregon University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western Oregon University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 25%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Western Oregon University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Western Oregon University students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at Western Oregon University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Oregon University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Oregon University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Oregon University Athletics

At Western Oregon University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western Oregon University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is Western Oregon University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western Oregon University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western Oregon University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Western Oregon University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Western Oregon University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Oregon University, take Interstate 5 to Monmouth, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Oregon you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Western Oregon University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Western Oregon University

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Western Oregon University Students

66%

Women

34%

Men

86%

Full Time

14%

Part Time

81%

In State

19%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

58%

23%

6%

3%

3%

3%

3%

1%

1%

Undergraduate Students

3,320

Graduate Students

432

Non-Resident / International Students

88

Western Oregon University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,752

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,025

Out-of-State

$30,735

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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