College Report Card: Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University Contact Information:
School Name:
Western Oregon University
Street Address:
345 N Monmouth Ave
City, State & Zip:
Monmouth, OR 97361-139
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
5038388000
Financial Aid Phone #:
5038388475
Admissions Phone #:
5038388211
Website:
Western Oregon University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Public, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Masters Colleges and Universities I
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
School Calendar System:
Quarter - The academic year consists of 3 sessions called quarters of about 12 weeks each. The range may be from 10 to 15 weeks. There may be an additional quarter in the summer.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Master's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Far West
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: PHILIP W. CONN, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: PHILIP W. CONN, PRESIDENT
Western Oregon University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degreeWestern Oregon University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Western Oregon University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Western Oregon University that the program you are looking for is still available.
Western Oregon University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Western Oregon University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Western Oregon University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $3240
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
In-State:
Tuition: $3240
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $11505
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $90
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $6549
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
In-State:
Tuition: $6549
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $11793
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
Required Fees: $1092
Per Credit Hour Charge: $243
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$1080
On Campus - Room and Board:
$5976
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$2175
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$5976
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$2175
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$2175
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Western Oregon University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
4469
Number Of Undergraduates:
904 (20% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
727 (80%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
265 (29%)
Average Amount: $2734
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
113 (13%)
Average Amount: $1273
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
407 (45%)
Average Amount: $1336
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
611 (68%)
Average Amount: $3350
Average Amount: $3350
Western Oregon University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Graduate Application Fee: $50
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Graduate Application Fee: $50
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Required
Recommendations:
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2003 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 693
Women: 1116
Total: 1809
Women: 1116
Total: 1809
Number Admitted:Men: 644
Women: 1050
Total: 1694
Women: 1050
Total: 1694
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 349
Women: 555
Total: 904
Women: 555
Total: 904
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 10
Women: 12
Total: 22
Women: 12
Total: 22
Fall 2003 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
789 (85%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
116 (13%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 440
75th Percentile - 550
75th Percentile - 550
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 440
75th Percentile - 540
75th Percentile - 540
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 18
75th Percentile - 24
75th Percentile - 24
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 23
75th Percentile - 23
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 23
75th Percentile - 23
Western Oregon University Enrollment Information:
Students:
4768
Undergraduate Students:
4300
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
4236
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
818
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
3418
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
64
Graduate Students:
468
Full Time Students:
4010
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
3848
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
3847
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
798
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
3049
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1
Full Time Graduate Students:
162
Part Time Students:
758
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
452
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
389
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
20
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
369
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
63
Part Time Graduate Students:
306
Western Oregon University Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Northwest Assoc. of Schools and of Colleges and Univ.
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