What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Western Oregon University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MTH 251 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MTH 251 , MTH 252 | |
| Biology | 3 | 12 BI 101 , BI 102 , BI 103 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 12 CH 104 , CH 105 , CH 106 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PH 1XX | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 WR 121Z | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 LIT 102 | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HST 201 |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MTH 251 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MTH 251 , MTH 252 | |
| Biology | 3 | 12 BI 101 , BI 102 , BI 103 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 12 CH 104 , CH 105 , CH 106 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PH 1XX | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 WR 121Z | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 LIT 102 | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HST 201 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 PSY 201Z | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 STAT 243Z | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 160 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 EC 202 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 EC 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 HST 105 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 ES 106 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PH 1XX | |
| European History | 3 | 4 HST 1XX | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 GEOG 1XX | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 12 SPAN 103 , SPAN 201 , SPAN 202 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 CS 160 | |
| Art History | 3 | 4 A 1XX | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUS 111 | |
| 4+ | 4 | A 115 | |
| 4+ | 4 | A 116 | |
| 4+ | 4 | A 130 | |
| 4+ | 4 | PH 211 | |
| 4+ | 4 | PH 213 | |
| 4+ | 4 | PS 201 | |
| 4+ | 4 | PS 204 | |
| Art Studio | 3 | 4 A 1XX | |
| Art Studio 2-D Design | 3 | 4 A 1XX | |
| Art Studio 3-D Design | 3 | 4 A 1XX | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 12 ML 101 , ML 102 , ML 103 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 PS 1XX | |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 A 1XX | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 12 FR 103 , FR 201 , FR 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 12 GL 103 , GL 201 , GL 202 | |
| Government and Politics: US | 3 | 4 PS 1XX | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 12 ML 101 , ML 102 , ML 103 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PH 1XX | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PH 1XX | |
| Research | 3 | 4 XFER 1XX | |
| Seminar | 3 | 4 XFER 1XX | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 SPAN 202 |
Source: catalog.wou.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 139 |
| Psychology | 118 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 85 |
| Corrections Administration | 61 |
| Business/Commerce | 61 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 44 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 28 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 26 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Art/Art Studies | 23 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | 16 |
| Music | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 15 |
| Social Sciences | 14 |
| Child Development | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Gerontology | 6 |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Dance | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 |
| Data Analytics | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Mathematical Economics | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
1% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 1% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Salem, OR
443,416 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
McNary Field (SLE)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.2 of 20
Elevation
200 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
35°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
9.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,310 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Willamette University12 mi
- Corban University14 mi
- Oregon State University20 mi
- Linfield University24 mi
- George Fox University34 mi
- Pacific University47 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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