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Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University, established in Monmouth in 1856, proudly stands as Oregon’s oldest public university. It is ideally located in the safe, quiet but vibrant town of Monmouth between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascades Mountains and a half an hour's drive to the State capital. Hosting around 3800 students in an ethnically diverse student body, Western embodies a mid-sized institution. The University offers almost fifty undergraduate majors including strong programs in business and computer science.. By the numbers, WOU is a rare find among public universities with a 1:12 faculty to student ratio, an average class size of 18, and a small, friendly international community. Western stands out as the preferred campus in Oregon for those pursuing an enriching education within a nurturing, student-focused environment. Generous merit- based scholarships are available to international and domestic students, as are opportunities for on-campus employment.