Western Oregon University Acceptance Rate
Monmouth, Oregon · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,898
- Admitted
- 2,860
- Yield
- 22.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Western Oregon University's acceptance rate has risen from 88.7% in 2014–15 to 98.7% in 2023–24.
Its 98.7% rate makes Western Oregon University more selective than about 3% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Western Oregon University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 22.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,887 | 2,562 | 88.7% | 875 |
| 2015–16 | 3,327 | 2,920 | 87.8% | 944 |
| 2016–17 | 2,901 | 2,546 | 87.8% | 806 |
| 2017–18 | 2,942 | 2,371 | 80.6% | 727 |
| 2018–19 | 3,201 | 2,704 | 84.5% | 817 |
| 2019–20 | 3,069 | 2,596 | 84.6% | 789 |
| 2020–21 | 3,566 | 2,822 | 79.1% | 722 |
| 2021–22 | 2,798 | 2,562 | 91.6% | 544 |
| 2022–23 | 3,262 | 2,719 | 83.4% | 563 |
| 2023–24 | 2,898 | 2,860 | 98.7% | 649 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,885 | 1,861 | 98.7% |
| Men | 993 | 980 | 98.7% |
| Unknown | 20 | 19 | 95% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 438–575 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 430–533 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 1% |
How Western Oregon University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?
Western Oregon University's acceptance rate is 98.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,860 admitted of 2,898 applicants).
Is Western Oregon University test optional?
Western Oregon University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University received 2,898 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,860.
What SAT score do you need for Western Oregon University?
Admitted students at Western Oregon University typically scored 438–575 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–533 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Western Oregon University getting harder to get into?
Western Oregon University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.7% in 2014–15 to 98.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://wou.edu/.