Western Oregon University (WOU)

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2763 United States of America #613

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Institution Info

Founded: 1856
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,554 students
Faculty: 491
Website: https://wou.edu/

About

Western Oregon University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1856. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 4,554 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country. Also known as WOU.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2763 · Ranked	61,21

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

41,623

Citations

1,712

Publications

758

i10-index

1,31

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Oregon University's global ranking?

Western Oregon University is ranked #2,763 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #613 position.

When was Western Oregon University founded?

Western Oregon University was founded in 1856, making it 170 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Western Oregon University?

Western Oregon University has a student body of approximately 4,554 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is Western Oregon University's research output?

Western Oregon University has produced 1,712 research publications with 41,623 total citations and an h-index of 97, according to OpenAlex data.