Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Educatio…
Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,750 students.
Former names: Monmouth University (1856–1865) · Christian College (1865–1882) · Oregon State Normal School (1882–1910) · Oregon Normal School (1910–1939) · Oregon College of Education (1939–1981) · Western Oregon State College (1981–1997)
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