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Western Colorado University

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$16,672Avg. Net Price
50%Grad Rate
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Around Campus67%
Art67%
Biking67%
Coffee67%
Fine with Drinking67%
Neat Freak67%
Night Owl67%
Over Whenever67%
Running67%
Skiing/Snowboarding67%

Popular Majors

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Biology

33%

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Ecology

33%

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Wildlife Biology

33%

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Western Colorado University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is Western's enrollment deposit?

Western Colorado University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Western Colorado University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

27.30%

Western Colorado University is in the top 27.30% of colleges in the state of Colorado for deposit cost. 40.00% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

44.00%

Western Colorado University is in the top 44.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Western Colorado University educates a diverse community of 3,548 students, with 3,095 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 453 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

3,548


Total Undergraduates

3,095

Total Graduates

453


Full-Time vs Part-Time

53% Full-Time

47% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Western Colorado University has a 92% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Western Colorado University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1130 and the average ACT score is 24.


Acceptance Rate

92%


Application Fee

$30

How Do I Apply to Western Colorado University?

You can apply to Western Colorado University by going to the official application page and paying the $30 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

36%

Total Score

400

1600

10101270

Reading and Writing

200

800

510640

Math

200

800

500630

ACT

Students submitting ACT

13%

Composite Score

0

36

2129

English

0

36

2028

Math

0

36

1927

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Location

Located in Gunnison, CO, Western Colorado University offers students a small-town experience with all the advantages of a tight-knit community experience.


City

Gunnison


County

Gunnison County


State

Colorado


Country

United States


Urbanization

Town: Remote

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About

Western Colorado University features a student-focused approach with a 16 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

Western Colorado University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $16,672 with 48% of students receiving financial assistance including 28% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$16,672


Received Aid

48%


Pell Recipients

28%


Tuition

$5,541.5 In-State

$11,841.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Western Colorado University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 72% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
1,581 (51%)
Women
1,514 (49%)

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Outcomes

Western Colorado University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 50% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

50%

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