Applying to Western Oregon

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.69%	1,010

Western Oregon University's acceptance rate is 98.69% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,898 students applied and 2,860 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Western Oregon.

Western Oregon's acceptance rate places 15th out of 26 Oregon colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,010 and the ACT score is 23 at Western Oregon. Western Oregon's SAT score ranks 9th out of 10 Oregon colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Western Oregon, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Western Oregon University is 98.69% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.69%. 993 men and 1,885 women applied to Western Oregon and 980 men and 1,861 women students were accepted.

Among them, 242 men and 405 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Western Oregon.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Western Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,898	993	1,885	0	20
Admitted	2,860	980	1,861	0	19
Enrolled	649	242	405	0	2
Acceptance Rate	98.69%	98.69%	98.73%	-	95.00%
Yield	22.69%	24.69%	21.76%	-	10.53%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Oregon University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 18 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 9 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Western Oregon.

The median SAT score is 1,010 with 525 SAT EBRW and 485 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 575 and the 25^th percentile is 438. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 533 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at Western Oregon. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Western Oregon University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Western Oregon
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	868	1010	1108
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	438	525	575
SAT Math	430	485	533
ACT Composite	21	23	26
ACT Math	18	18	25
ACT English	22	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Oregon University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 649 first-year students enrolled in Western Oregon. The proportion of full-time students is 95.53% and part-time students is 4.47%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.29% and women students is 62.40%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Western Oregon.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Western Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	649	242	405	2
Full-time	620	231	387	2
Part-time	29	11	18	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Western Oregon. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Oregon University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Western Oregon Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $60 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Western Oregon.

Admission Information for Applying to Western Oregon
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	https://wou.edu/admission/
Online Application	https://wou.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar System	Quarter
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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