Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR

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Western Oregon University - Monmouth, OR

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A stellar institution centrally located amid the best of Oregon

Public Rural College Town Historic Wolves

Western Oregon University is a relatively small institution with a strong history of top-notch academic opportunities. Established in 1856, WOU is one of the oldest universities in the Pacific Northwest, and is regularly named one of the top public schools on the West Coast. The Wolves compete in the NCAA Division II, and home games are popular events for the campus crowd as well as the broader Monmouth community.

Western Oregon’s hometown of Monmouth is a small community just a few minutes southwest of Salem, with WOU students making up a major portion of the city’s population. Many of the most popular hangouts in town sit just off the southeast corner of WOU’s campus, near Main Street Park. For more extensive dining, nightlife, and entertainment, folks often drive the twenty minutes to Salem or 35 minutes down to Corvallis. Due to the city’s small size, virtually nowhere in town is more than a couple of minutes away from the university, and just about anywhere on the west side of 99W will put you within a short walk or bike ride of the major campus buildings.

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ash Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

473 Students

5
out of 10

Monmouth Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
  • Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
  • Joryville Park
  • Eola Bend Park
  • Minto Island Park

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