Why I Want to Attend Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University

Western Oregon is a standard 4-year, medium sized college. It is located in the small, rural town of Monmouth, but only 10 miles from an urban city. Being primarily residential, Western Oregon brings a certain family vibe, which they claim you cannot find anywhere else. Many students say that their favorite part of Western Oregon is the size, since it gave them more one-on-one time with their professors. There are a total of eighty-three majors. Before financial aid and any scholarship money are entered the tuition is $8,274 for in-state students, while out-of-state student’s tuition is $21,759.

Western Oregon estimated total cost if you are living on campus is $21,838, if you are off campus the expected total would be $12,574. The total expected cost includes tuition and fees, room and board (not included for off campus residents,) books and supplies, estimated personal expenses, and transportation expenses. You are required to have at least a 2.75 cumulative high school grade point average or a composite score of 21 on the ACT or a combined score of 1000 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT Reasoning Exam. If you have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average your SAT and ACT test results are not necessary. You must have a prerequisite of four years of English, two years of a Foreign Language, three years of Math, two years of Science, and three years of Social Studies. It is recommended that you have a year of History, four years of Math, and one year of a Lab Science. Western Oregon provides a number of scholarship opportunities.

Having a student versus teacher ratio of 19-1 you are guaranteed one-on-one time with your professor. I really enjoy this because guidance from teacher...

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... I decide to continue playing volleyball in college Western Oregon would be one of my top choices because the coaches are extremely nice and the players are like a family, which is perfect for me. Another aspect is the fact that my brother played football at WOU. I would love to carry on the athletics of my family at Western Oregon! The environment that surrounds the campus is perfect for me. It is in country, but not far from the city. The safety of the campus also makes me want to go there. Since they just invested in their new health and wellness center you can see that they are making improvements to their campus. Finally, I think that I would enjoy studying in the medical field and they now have that. Western Oregon seems like a perfect fit for me! I really enjoyed learning about the wonderful university and I hope that it is one of my options for college.