# Western Oregon University

> Western Oregon University's acceptance rate is 98.1% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 2,798 applicants). It is a public university in Monmouth, OR, with 3,103 students. The average net price after grants is $17,140 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 44.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $56,475.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-oregon-university-3237
- Location: Monmouth, OR, United States
- Setting: Fringe town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://wou.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 210429
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 2,798 |
| Admitted | 2,562 |
| Acceptance rate | 98.1% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $12,087 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,787 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,140 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 45.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 44.5% |
| First-year retention rate | 72.7% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $56,475 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 3,103 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the WOU acceptance rate for 2026?

Western Oregon University admitted 98.1% of 2,798 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is WOU tuition?

In-state tuition at Western Oregon University is $12,087 and out-of-state tuition is $32,787 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,140 a year.

### What is the average net price at WOU?

The average net price at Western Oregon University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,140 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at WOU?

44.5% of first-time, full-time students at Western Oregon University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is WOU the same as Western Oregon University?

Yes. WOU is the common short name for Western Oregon University, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to WOU?

The closest matches are Southern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, and Eastern Oregon University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [WOU Tuition 2026: Net Price & Financial Aid](https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-oregon-university-3237/financial)
- [WOU Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-oregon-university-3237/rankings)
- [WOU Outcomes: Earnings & Debt by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-oregon-university-3237/outcomes)
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- [Compare Western Oregon University with other colleges](https://www.collegesref.com/compare?slugs=western-oregon-university-3237)
- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210429)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210429)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-oregon-university-3237. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.