Western Oregon University
Former names | Monmouth University (1856–1865) Christian College (1865–1882) Oregon State Normal School (1882–1910) Oregon Normal School (1910–1939) Oregon College of Education (1939–1981) Western Oregon State College (1981–1997) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | January 18, 1856 |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $16 million (2021) |
| President | Jesse Peters |
| Provost | Jose E. Coll |
Academic staff | 452 |
Administrative staff | 427 |
| Students | 3,746 |
| Undergraduates | 2,967 |
| Postgraduates | 429 |
| Location | , Oregon , United States 44°51′10″N 123°14′22″W / 44.85278°N 123.23944°W |
| Campus | Fringe town, 157 acres (0.64 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Western Howl |
| Colors | Red |
| Nickname | Wolves |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Wolfie |
| Website | wou |
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,750 students.