- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.29, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $15,249 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Western Oregon University reported: an average GPA of 3.29 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Western Oregon University reviews each application.
Western Oregon University average GPA
Western Oregon University reported an average high school GPA of 3.29 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Western Oregon University acceptance rate
Western Oregon University admitted 3,002 of 3,060 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Western Oregon University is a public 4-year university in Monmouth, Oregon, with 3,167 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Western Oregon University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Western Oregon University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Western Oregon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,249 a year at Western Oregon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Western Oregon University?
It would be within the usual range there: 27.3% of Western Oregon University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at Western Oregon University?
A lot: Western Oregon University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Western Oregon University test optional?
No, it's test blind: Western Oregon University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What share of Western Oregon University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
36% of Western Oregon University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.6%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA does Western Oregon University look for?
Western Oregon University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.29, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?
Western Oregon University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,002 of 3,060 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Western Oregon University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Western Oregon University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does Western Oregon University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,249 a year at Western Oregon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Western Oregon University look at legacy status?
No. Western Oregon University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Western Oregon University?
Yes. Western Oregon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Western Oregon University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Western Oregon UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Western Oregon University Common Data Set 2024–25Western Oregon University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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