Western Colorado University
tuition & fees
$22,446
graduate tuition & fees
$15,490
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
3,203
online students
477
Number of Programs
29
Financial Aid Amount
$8,156
SAT Scores
1,095
Graduation Rate
50%
About Western Colorado University
Western Colorado University is a Public, 4 years college located in Gunnison, Colorado. Western Colorado University ranked 9th in Colorado Colleges and 10th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,203 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. The acceptance rate at Western Colorado University is 88.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Colorado University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Contact Information | |
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Address | 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231 |
Phone | 970-943-2119 |
WEB | www.western.edu |
Admission Information | |
Admission | www.western.edu/admissions-aid |
Online Application | www.western.edu/admissions-office/apply-now |
Financial Aid | www.western.edu/financial-aid |
Net Price Calculator | www.western.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
Veterans Tuition | www.western.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/residency-status-tuition-classification |
Athletic | https://gomountaineers.com/documents/2019/8/9/WCU_Graduation_Rates_Report.pdf |
Disability Service | www.western.edu/disability-services |
School Category | |
School Type | Public, 4 years |
Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Western Colorado University is 88.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.00%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
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Acceptance Rate | 88.00 % |
Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.00 % |
Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
The 2022 tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $10,662 for Colorado residents and $22,446 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $17,371 for Colorado residents and $15,490 for out-of-students.
Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,662 | $22,446 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,371 | $15,490 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,203 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 477 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Colorado has 2,749 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 454 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students | 3,203 |
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Undergraduate Students | 2,749 |
Graduate Students | 454 |
Online Enrollment | 477 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
Number of programs | 29 Programs |
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Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
On-campus Services
Remedial services | ✔ |
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Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
Employment services | ✔ |
Placement services for completers | ✔ |
On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
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ROTC | ✗ |
Study Abroad | ✔ |
Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
Teacher Certification | ✔ |