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Western Oregon University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 98%
Western Oregon University admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Western Oregon University
Compare your GPA and scores to Western Oregon University's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is Western Oregon University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Western Oregon University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Western Oregon University with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Western Oregon University, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University has a 98% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
Is Western Oregon University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Western Oregon University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.