Western Oregon University
- Public
Western Oregon University: international tuition 24,480 USD per year, one-year total cost 41,944 USD, acceptance rate 98.1%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
First-year international students at WOU automatically receive a renewable Merit Scholarship of $5,000–$12,000 per year with a GPA of 3.0+, and can also apply for General/Departmental scholarships. The pages say nothing about need-based aid or the CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 98.1% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 60+ or Duolingo 85+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 41,944 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through International Student Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Western Oregon University?
International tuition is 24,480 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 41,944 USD.
Does Western Oregon University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students at WOU automatically receive a renewable Merit Scholarship of $5,000–$12,000 per year with a GPA of 3.0+, and can also apply for General/Departmental scholarships. The pages say nothing about need-based aid or the CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Western Oregon University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Oregon University?
The acceptance rate is 98.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the estimated tuition for non-resident undergraduates (out-of-state/international) studying full-time at 12 credits per term across the fall, winter and spring terms.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says admitted international students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher automatically receive the Merit Scholarship, so no separate application is needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe page only asks for proof of financial ability with the application, but it does not say whether admission decisions consider ability to pay (need-blind) or not.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention the CSS Profile or a separate aid form for international students. Only a Financial Affidavit of Support is required with the admission application, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
WOU General Scholarships and Departmental ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says international students may apply for both types, but it gives no award amounts.
Deadline: 2027-2028 scholarship applications (WOU General Applications) open November 1, 2026; no closing date given
WOU Merit Scholarship (Nonresident Merit Award)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 – 12,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M – ₫313M
The page explicitly says admitted international students with a GPA of 3.0+ automatically receive this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- Proof of fundsRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall application deadlineApplicationin259days
- Fall confirmation deadlineOther+290 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data