Monmouth, OR
Western Oregon University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,069 | 2,596 | 789 | 85% |
| 2020 | 3,565 | 2,824 | 722 | 79% |
| 2021 | 2,798 | 2,562 | 544 | 92% |
| 2022 | 3,262 | 2,719 | 563 | 83% |
| 2023 | 2,898 | 2,860 | 649 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,861 of 1,885 women and 980 of 993 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,860 of 2,898 applicants.
Less Selective. Western Oregon University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,898 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 649 enrolled.
No. Western Oregon University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 99% — it has become less selective.