Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
98.69%
SAT Average
1,057
ACT Range
21-26
Western Oregon University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 98.69%. This means approximately 987 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 3,211 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
98.69%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,025 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,735 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $23,975 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,290 | State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 40.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 73.64% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Oregon University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$30,735
Room and board
$11,610
Books and supplies
$1,125
Other expenses
$2,646
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$23,975
Average net price
$18,290
Average aid coverage
24%
$5,685 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Oregon University pays approximately $18,290 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Oregon average of $18,521 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Oregon University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Oregon and national averages.
Western Oregon University net price
$18,290
Oregon average
$18,521
National average
$17,506
Western Oregon University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $30,735 and average net price at $18,290. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$30,735
Current net price
$18,290
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.83%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$51,815
Undergraduates
3,211
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Oregon University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Oregon University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Oregon University?
Undergraduates
3,211
Completion rate
44.83%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
40.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
73.64%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 40.00% of Western Oregon University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 73.64% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Oregon University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Oregon University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Oregon University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Oregon University is listed at 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361-1394. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Oregon University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oregon University | 98.69% | $30,735 | $18,290 | $51,815 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $101,028 |
| University of Portland | 95.39% | $54,900 | $36,371 | $82,804 |
| Linfield University | 87.93% | $49,530 | $27,341 | $78,638 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 91.67% | $35,592 | $16,391 | $72,273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?
Western Oregon University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 98.69%.
How much is Western Oregon University tuition?
Western Oregon University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,735.
What is Western Oregon University's average net price?
Western Oregon University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,290.
What is Western Oregon University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,815 for Western Oregon University.
Is Western Oregon University accredited?
Western Oregon University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Western Oregon University?
The local dataset lists 3,211 undergraduate students at Western Oregon University.
What percentage of Western Oregon University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Oregon University in the local dataset is 40.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Oregon University?
The federal loan rate for Western Oregon University in the local dataset is 73.64%.
Where should I verify Western Oregon University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Oregon University or the latest official federal education data.