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Western Oregon University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 49% value
98.1% Acceptance $17,237 Avg net price 47.1% Graduate $51,815 Median earnings 3,103 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
3,103 students
Women / Men
64.3% / 35.7%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98.1%

Cost

Avg net price
$17,237
Sticker price
$25,062
Tuition (in-state)
$11,879
Tuition (out-of-state)
$32,534

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47.1%
Retention rate
72.7%
Median earnings (10y)
$51,815
Median debt
$20,609 (~$224/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
41.1%
Take federal loans
73.8%

All majors at Western Oregon University

53 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Education, General
Psychology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business/Commerce, General
American Sign Language
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Special Education and Teaching
Public Health
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Social Sciences, General
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Chemistry
Music
Gerontology
Accounting and Related Services
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Economics
Political Science and Government
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Anthropology
Curriculum and Instruction
Sociology
Management Information Systems and Services
Mathematics
Philosophy
Dance
History
Mathematics and Computer Science
Criminology
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
International/Globalization Studies
Sustainability Studies
Public Administration
Geography and Cartography
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Design and Applied Arts
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Biological and Physical Sciences
Fire Protection

Cost & ROI

Is Western Oregon University worth it?

Pay $17,237/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $51,815 ten years out — about 3.0× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$17,237/yr
Median earnings
$51,815/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$20,609~$224/mo
4-year est. cost
$68,948net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?

Western Oregon University admits 98.1% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Western Oregon University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,237. The sticker price before any aid is $25,062, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $68,948.

How much debt do Western Oregon University graduates have?

Graduates leave Western Oregon University with a median federal student loan balance of $20,609, which works out to about $224 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 73.8% of students take federal loans.

Is Western Oregon University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Western Oregon University graduates earn a median of $51,815 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Western Oregon University a value grade of B.

What is the graduation rate at Western Oregon University?

47.1% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Western Oregon University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 72.7%.

What are the most popular majors at Western Oregon University?

53 programs are listed in federal data; 50 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Western Oregon University is Education, General (14.0%), followed by Psychology, General (10.0%).

What percent of Western Oregon University students receive financial aid?

41.1% of Western Oregon University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 73.8% take federal student loans.

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