About WOU

Welcome

Western Oregon University’s student body of 4,426 undergraduates and 503 graduates enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community. As a public-serving institution dedicated to strengthening our region and Oregon, WOU is home to the nationally renowned The Research Institute, the Research and Resource Center with Deafness communities and the Rainbow Dance Theatre.

In addition to teaching excellence, WOU’s faculty members are engaged in wide-ranging scholarship as well as community-based projects, including many faculty-student collaborations. Our picturesque, award-winning campus blends welcoming traditional features with 21st century convenience, including many multimedia classrooms, extensive wireless Web access and a modern and well equipped recreation center.