Western Oregon University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Western Oregon admits most applicants, so your strategy should focus on choosing a school where you are likely to stay on track and graduate. If you decide to submit scores, aim for the upper end of the range, around a 1220 SAT or 26 ACT, to show academic strength beyond the baseline.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Western Oregon University facts and stats
Western Oregon University enrolls about 3,268 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Western Oregon has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 47%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Monmouth, OR
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Key Western Oregon University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Western Oregon is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall senior-year test as retake windows to improve your score. Western Oregon’s listed scholarships here are GPA-based, so do not use their scholarship timing to set an SAT or ACT deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At Western Oregon, in-state tuition is $9,450, while out-of-state tuition is $30,105. About 75% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,226.
Out-of-state tuition at Western Oregon is $30,105, compared with $9,450 for in-state tuition, and room and board adds $13,026. Financial aid is common, with 75% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $13,665. Merit awards average $2,226, which can help lower the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $7,040.
Student life at Western Oregon University
30% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of men join fraternities, and 25% of women join sororities.
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