Western Oregon University (WOU)
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Global #2763
United States of America #613
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
97
h-index
41,623
Citations
1,712
Publications
758
i10-index
1.31
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Western Oregon University is ranked #2,763 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #613 position.
Western Oregon University was founded in 1856, making it 170 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.
Western Oregon University has a student body of approximately 4,554 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.
Western Oregon University has produced 1,712 research publications with 41,623 total citations and an h-index of 97, according to OpenAlex data.