Western Oregon University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Oregon University. The acceptance rate at Western Oregon University is 84%. Last year, 3,237 students applied to Western Oregon University and 2,703 were admitted.

Check in with Western Oregon University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Western Oregon University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Western Oregon University's admissions stats.

Western Oregon University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14.92%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Western Oregon University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Oregon University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Western Oregon University?

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Western Oregon University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western Oregon University Admissions

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Transferring to Western Oregon University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Western Oregon University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Western Oregon University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Western Oregon University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Western Oregon University for more information on admission factors.

Western Oregon University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Western Oregon University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Western Oregon University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	general college preparatory program completion
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.75	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Oregon University?

Students admitted to Western Oregon University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 64.3% submitted a class rank. At Western Oregon University 14.92% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 35.64% were in the top 25% and 70.17% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Western Oregon University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	6.79%
3.75 and 3.99	18.04%
3.50 and 3.74	18.04%
3.25 and 3.49	18.21%
3.00 and 3.24	15.18%
2.50 and 2.9	21.25%
2.00 and 2.49	2.32%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Western Oregon University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Oregon University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Western Oregon University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Western Oregon University?

To be competitive with other Western Oregon University applicants, you should strive to score between 985 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Western Oregon University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 985, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Western Oregon University students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 495 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Western Oregon University students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 495 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Western Oregon University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Western Oregon University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Oregon University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Western Oregon University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western Oregon University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western Oregon University.

Does Western Oregon University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Oregon University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western Oregon University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Western Oregon University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western Oregon University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Oregon University?

✅ Western Oregon University is not test optional.

What is Western Oregon University's acceptance rate?

✅ Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Oregon University?

❌ Western Oregon University does not offer early decision.

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