Admissions Overview
The admission process at Western Colorado University has a 97% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Western Colorado University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
97%
Less Selective
Application Volume
3,283
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
13%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Western Colorado University has a 97% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Western Colorado University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$30
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
English Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School Transcript
OptionalHigh School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Western Colorado University. About 29% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,240. Additionally, about 10% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 21 to 28.
SAT Scores
29% of students submitted400
1600
1000 – 1240
200
800
500 – 630
200
800
500 – 610
ACT Scores
10% of students submitted1
36
21 – 28
1
36
20 – 26
1
36
19 – 26
Admission Statistics
3,283 students applied to Western. Of those, 97% were accepted (3,200 students). Of these 3,200 accepted students, 423 chose to enroll.
3,283
Total Applicants
3,200
Students Admitted
423
Students Enrolled
97%
Acceptance Rate