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  Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 973611394
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(503) 838-8000 Ext.
(503) 838-8475 Ext.
(503) 838-8211 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 4,885 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

About this School
Western Oregon University, located in Monmouth, Oregon, USA, was established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as "Monmouth University", a private college, and later merged with another private institution to become "Christian College." It became a state college called "Oregon State Normal School" in 1882. Subsequent names include "Oregon Normal School", "Oregon College of Education", "Western Oregon State College" and currently, "Western Oregon University" in 1997. Enrollment is approximately 5,000 students. Western Oregon University offers associate's degrees (AA), bachelor's degrees (BA, BS, BMus, and BFA) through its two colleges: the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; additionally, master's degrees are available in Education (MAT and MSEd) and Music (MM). WOU's sports teams are called the Wolves and compete in the NCAA's Great Northwest Athletic Conference at the Division II level.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$5,757$4,683$4,488
Out of State$16,332$14,823$13,719
Books and Supplies$1,125$1,125$1,125
On-Campus
Room and board$7,415$7,030$6,654
Other Expenses$2,835$2,835$2,835
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 27% $3,068
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 14% $1,469
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 55% $1,643
Loans to students 60% $3,891
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Associate degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Visual and Performing Arts, General: A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social ...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Sign Language Interpretation and Translation: A program that prepares individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language (ASL) and other sign language systems employed to assist the hearing impaired, both one-way and two-way. Includes instruction i...

Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or ...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of th...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest group...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applicati...

Bachelor degree
Natural Sciences
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Natural Sciences: A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological sciences.

Bachelor degree
Music
Other
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and othe...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Bachelor degree
International + Global Studies
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information stora...

Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Bachelor degree
History
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; stud...

Bachelor degree
Health Teacher Education
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemist...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, r...

Bachelor degree
Fire Services Administration
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Fire Services Administration: A program that prepares individuals to structure, manage, direct and control fire departments, fire prevention services, fire inspection and investigation offices and ancillary rescue services.

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education s...

Bachelor degree
Education
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the soci...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, m...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the stud...

Bachelor degree
Corrections Administration
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Corrections Administration: A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage institutional facilities and programs for housing and rehabilitating prisoners in the public and/or private sectors. Includes instruction in the principles and practice of correction, facilitie...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be conf...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private i...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleont...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Special Education and Teaching
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as speci...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Secondary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive ...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementa...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Education
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject m...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs coverin...

Master's degree
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling + Counselor
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling + Counselor: A program that prepares individuals to counsel disabled individuals and recovering patients in psychological, personal, social, and vocational adjustment in order to have fulfilling and productive lives. Includes instruction i...

Master's degree
Teacher Education
Multiple Levels
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education t...

Master's degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Social Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or ...

Master's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Music
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Master's degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Master's degree
Health Teacher Education
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
German Language and Literature
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Mid...

Master's degree
French Language and Literature
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in busines...

Master's degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education s...

Master's degree
Educational + Instructional Media Design
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Educational + Instructional Media Design: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtu...

Master's degree
Education
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the soci...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with hearing impairments including deafness which adversely affect their educational performance, and that may prepare individuals to tea...

Master's degree
Corrections Administration
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Corrections Administration: A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage institutional facilities and programs for housing and rehabilitating prisoners in the public and/or private sectors. Includes instruction in the principles and practice of correction, facilitie...

Master's degree
Chemistry
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Master's degree
Business + Commerce
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private i...

Master's degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of...

Master's degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Master's degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Western Oregon University

General Description for:
Western Oregon University Master's degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

 
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