Campus & Student Life at Western Oregon University

Home to about 4,008 undergraduates in 2020, Western Oregon University is a small, public university located in Monmouth, Oregon. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Western Oregon University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Oregon University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Oregon University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Western Oregon University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Western Oregon University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Oregon University Disability Services.

Western Oregon University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Western Oregon University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Oregon University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Oregon University for Veterans Guide.

Western Oregon University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Western Oregon University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,008 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,421 (85.4%). Part-time attendance was 587 (14.6%).

Western Oregon University is Ranked #1,083 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Oregon University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western Oregon University #1083 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Oregon University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Oregon University Diversity Guide.

Western Oregon University Competes in the NCAA

Western Oregon University has a total of 476 student athletes, 299 men and 177 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Oregon University Athletics