Western Oregon University
Home of The Wolves
WOU History
Western Oregon University is committed to changing lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the world. WOU is the oldest institution in the Oregon University system. They continue to adapt and transform itself to respond to the needs of the society and the changing world. WOU grew to become a nationally recognized leader in teacher preparation.
School Information
- Located in the Monmouth-Independence area
- The heart of Oregon's lush Willamette Valley
- 20 minutes from Salem
- Criminal justice masters program
- Tuition- average $10,454 with books and supplies
- For room/board and meals the average would be $11,918
- Graduate from a accredited high school
- At least a 2.75 unweighted cumulative GPA
- Grades with a C- or better
- 15 subject requirement
- Enrollment- 6,214
- 15:1 students to faculty ratio
WOU is
"Changing lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the world."
Place to go
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Minto Brown Island Park
Place to walk, jog, or biking
About Western Oregon University
Fun Things To Do By WOU
- Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
- Minto Brown Island Park
- Movie Theater
- Buena Vista Ferry
- Christos Pizzeria
- Local Swimming holes
- Campus events/sports
Weather
- 64 inches of rain annually
- 10.7 inches of snow annually
- 14.3 days above 90F
- 74.8 days below 32F
Geography
- It lies in the Ash Creek watershed, slightly west of the Willamette River
- City has a total area of 2.24 square miles of land
Town
Main Street
Gazebo
Parks and recreation
Local
"City of Independence"
Paying for college
- Financial aid
- Academic scholarships
- WOU Foundation scholarships
- probably more along the way
- FAFSA deadline: Feburary 1st
Achieving Post High School Goals
My goals for the next two years of high school:
- Maintaining above a 3.5 GPA or 4.0 GPA
- Start doing volunteer work to get towards my career
Classes I will take to achieve my goals:
- Body Works
- Basic medical skills
- Anatomy
- Junior English
- US history
- Spanish 3 and 4
- Chemistry