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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Oregon
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University is a public college located in Monmouth, Oregon, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Western Oregon University is $16,560. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $16,560. The college offers Master’s degrees in 76 different degree areas, with 4 Master’s degrees offered online. Western Oregon University enrolls 414 graduate students, with 46% part-time students, 58% online students, and 26% hybrid students.

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Overview

School Type

Website: wou.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
225 full-time
189 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:240
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:107
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:59
  • Online students
    58%
  • Male/Female
    30% / 70%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,560
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,560
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,809
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$460
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,809
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$460
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
194 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
4 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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