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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon

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Western Oregon University

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About Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university located in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names include Oregon Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 6,000 students.

Location

Located in Monmouth, Oregon.

345 North Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR, 97361-1394, Polk County

Western Oregon University Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#1359 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Oregon

#17 of 88

2024 Best Public Colleges in Oregon

#8 of 26

Most Popular Majors

Out of 20 majors categories at Western Oregon University, the 5 most popular are listed below.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Western Oregon University within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni