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Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University is a small, public institution located in Gunnison, co. Founded in 1901, Western Colorado University offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,673 undergraduates
cost $10,813 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Western Colorado University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 91.9%
SAT score average 1154
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.39
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Colorado University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Education, General
Biology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,813
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,286
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,186
Cost of attendance* $25,635
Average financial aid package $16,065
Estimated cost $9,570 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,837
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,286
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,186
Cost of attendance* $37,659
Average financial aid package $16,065
Estimated cost $21,594 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Colorado University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,673, with gender binary students split 58% male and 42% female.

Total enrollment

4,053

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Western Colorado University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231
phone 970-943-2119
address www.western.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Mountain search and rescue team

Omicron delta kappa

Peak productions

Program council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Colorado University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Colorado University?

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Colorado University? 

The acceptance rate for Western Colorado University is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for Western Colorado University?

The average high school GPA for Western Colorado University students was 3.39.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Colorado University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Colorado University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,540.

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