About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Rob Findtner
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone
877-877-1593
Email
wolfgram@wou.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wayne and Lynn Hamersly Library
Neal Werner University Center
Paul Jensen Arctic Museum
Campbell Hall Art Gallery
Arbor Park Apartments
Neal Werner University Center
Paul Jensen Arctic Museum
Campbell Hall Art Gallery
Arbor Park Apartments
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Oregon coast one hour away
Cascade Mountains two hours away
State capital, 16 miles away
Portland, Oregon's largest city 1-1/2 hour away
Cascade Mountains two hours away
State capital, 16 miles away
Portland, Oregon's largest city 1-1/2 hour away
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
taxi, bus, Salem is closest airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 5 Northbound:
Take Exit 249 (Commercial Street). Follow Commercial into Salem, and as you near downtown, Commercial will curve to the right and become Liberty Street. Stay on Liberty until you reach Marion Street. Turn left, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side of the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Alternate Northbound Route:
Take Exit 228 and follow route 34 towards Corvallis. After crossing the Willamette River into Corvallis, turn right at the second light onto scenic highway 99W. Continue north about 20 miles until you reach Monmouth; turn left at the first stop light, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Interstate 5 Southbound:
Take Exit 260A (Salem Parkway). Follow the Parkway into Salem. The Parkway will curve to the left and become Commercial Street. Stay on Commercial until you reach Marion Street. Turn right, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side on the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Local Accommodations
Monmouth
Courtesy Inn
270 N. Pacific Hwy.
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-4438
Independence
Independence House Bed & Breakfast
615 Monmouth St.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-0612 | 503-881-6836
Dallas about 15-20 minutes away by car
Best Western - Dallas Inn and Suites
250 Orchard Dr.
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-6000
Salem about 25-35 minutes away by car
Best Western Mill Creek Inn
3125 Ryan Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-585-3332 | 800-346-9659
Best Western New Kings Inn
1600 Motor Court NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-1559 | 877-594-1110
Comfort Suites
630 Hawthorne Ave. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-585-9705
Holiday Inn Express
890 Hawthorne Ave. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-391-7000 | 866-391-7222
Salem Inn
1775 Freeway Court
Salem, OR 97303
888-305-0515
Shiloh Inn Suites
3304 Market St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-4001 | 800-222-2244
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Overview
Applicants: 2,942
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average HS GPA: 3.32
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
378
with Terminal Degree
213
205
Women
173
Men
46
Minority
6
International
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
44%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Speech and Rhetorical Studies.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections Administration.
Fire Services Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Edith Green
US Congresswoman
Kirk Matthews
Broadcaster
Marvin and Rindy Ross
Musicians
Ed Palmer
Founder, Children's Television Workshop
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
44%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,030
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,440
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$23,895
Required Fees
$1,758
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,299
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,035
Transportation for Commuters
$1,060
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,203
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,776
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
1.68%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.60%
Asian
3.62%
Black
15.89%
Hispanic
60.56%
Caucasian
3.94%
Unknown
6.43%
International
62% female
38% male
23% are out of state
85% are full time
15% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
24%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
87%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Wolves)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wolves)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Oregon State University
Health
LGBT Support Groups: Student Advocates for Gender Equality (SAGE)
MEChA
www.wou.edu/student/club/mecha/
One of the MEChA's advocacy agendas is gender and sexuality.
Minority Support Groups: The Multicultural Student Services and Programs Office: 1) assists prospective students and their families with admissions and financial aid info; 2) provides counseling and support; 3) assists with academic and career advisement; 4) connects students to resources on campus.
MEChA
www.wou.edu/student/club/mecha/
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Oregon State University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
70
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
