Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

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Tuition & Fees

$14,359

$26,959

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
510
75th
630
25th
500
75th
28
25th
20
75th
27
25th
19
75th
29
25th
21
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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,862
Declined 254
Total Received 3,116
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Public

3,095

undergraduate students

453

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1901, Western Colorado University is a public, four-year university that is known for its strong academic programs in outdoor recreation and environmental studies. It is located on a 228-acre campus in Gunnison, Colorado—southwest of Denver.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,548
Established in 1901
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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350-acre campus in Gunnison (population: 6,530), 166 miles from Colorado Springs. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Denver (200 miles); train serves Grand Junction (125 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Western Colorado University
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO
81231

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
57%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
6%
Top 1/4
17%
Top 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/4
50%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
510
75th
630
25th
500
75th
28
25th
20
75th
27
25th
19
75th
29
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,862
Declined 254
Total Received 3,116

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,835

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,083
Housing $5,304
Food $5,183
Additional fees $3,276
Books & supplies $1,350
Total $26,196
Average Financial Aid - $9,835
Total with Avg. Aid $16,361

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,475,116
State $1,163,810
Institutional $5,198,457
Other external $645,682
Total $9,483,065

Non-need-based

Federal
State $17,750
Institutional $3,179,460
Other external $831,227
Total $4,028,437

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 970 943-3085
finaid@western.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes
Swimming and diving yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

adventure race team, Alpine skiing, baseball, boxing, cheerleading, climbing, figure skating, freeride ice hockey, lacrosse, mountain biking, nordic skiing, rugby, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

adventure race team, Alpine skiing, cheerleading, climbing.figure skating, freeride, ice hockey, mountain biking, nordic skiing, rugby, soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, kickball, pickleball, soccer, softball, spikeball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Ecology yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Exercise/sport Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,548

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

3,095
students

Female
49%
1,514

Male
51%
1,581

13%

453
students

Female
66%
299

Male
34%
154

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

51%

1,582
students

Female
42%
658

Male
58%
924

49%

1,513
students

Female
57%
856

Male
43%
657

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.30
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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