
Western Oregon University achieved a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 98.7% for the application year 2023, with 2,893 applicants and 2,855 being accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 83.39%, where 3,262 students applied and 2,719 were admitted. The acceptance rates have shown a notable fluctuation over the years, with rates dropping as low as 79.1% in 2020 and reaching highs of 91.58% in 2021 and 87.77% in 2015. The current trend indicates a more accessible admissions process for prospective students at WOU.