Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public educational institution founded in 1856. It is part of the Oregon University System and is located in Monmouth, Oregon, United States. WOU operates in the education, higher education, and university industries.

The university holds accreditations from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, National Association of Schools of Music, and Council on Rehabilitation Education. It is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and National Athletic Association.