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Oct 28, 2024 · Western Oregon University is among the most affordable of Oregon public universities and features a wide range of practical, career-focused academic programs.
Western Oregon University is welcoming, beautiful and affordable. We are looking for future Wolves to earn their degrees at our Monmouth and Salem campuses.
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ [5] [6] [7] pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College.
Western Oregon University is a public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub.
Western Oregon University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,320 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 157 acres.
Our 2025-2026 application is now live. All components of our application are accessible via the online platform. We are excited to have you choose Western Oregon University for your graduate program!
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ [5][6][7] pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College.
