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Western Oregon University · Monmouth, Oregon
Small classes. Real professors who know your name. And financial aid that actually makes college possible.
We know what you're thinking
College is expensive. We get it. That's why WOU keeps tuition low and works hard to find you every dollar of aid possible. Most of our students pay far less than the sticker price.
Half our students are first-generation. 41% are students of color. WOU is genuinely diverse — not just in a brochure. There are over 60 clubs, a welcoming campus, and people who are in the exact same boat as you.
WOU grads go on to careers in education, healthcare, business, government, and tech. With small classes and professors who actually mentor you, you graduate ready — not just credentialed.
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Financial Aid
90% of WOU students receive some form of financial aid. Between scholarships, grants, and work-study, most students find a path that works. And as Oregon's most affordable public university, your dollar goes further here.
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Not sure what you want to study? That's completely fine. Most students change direction at least once. We'll help you figure it out.
Straight from Students
I was the first person in my family to go to college. WOU made me feel like that was something to be proud of, not something to be nervous about.
I got a scholarship that covered more than half my tuition. I'm graduating with way less debt than my friends who went to bigger schools.
My professor knows my name. Not just my face — my name, my goals, what I'm working toward. That doesn't happen at a 40,000-person school.
Ready to start?
Free application — no test scores required. Takes about 20 minutes.
Start ApplicationSubmit your FAFSA to unlock scholarships, grants, and loans. Most students qualify.
Explore AidSee it for yourself. Tour the campus, sit in on a class, meet real students.
Schedule a VisitFree to apply. No test scores. Takes 20 minutes. What are you waiting for?