Western Colorado University
tuition & fees
$24,434
graduate tuition & fees
$15,550
acceptance rate
100%
Student Population
3,568
online students
1,449
Number of Programs
39
Financial Aid Amount
$9,574
SAT Scores
1,260
Graduation Rate
50%
Western Colorado University is a Public, 4 years college located in Gunnison, Colorado. Western Colorado ranked 7th in Colorado Colleges and 6th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,568 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Western Colorado's acceptance rate is 99.71% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Colorado University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Colorado University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231 |
| Phone | 970-943-2119 |
| WEB | www.western.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.western.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://western.edu/admissions/financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://western.edu/admissions/financial-services/tuition-and-costs/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://western.edu/academics/registration-and-advising-services/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://gomountaineers.com/sports/2007/6/22/compliance.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://western.edu/about/directory/center-for-disability-accommodations/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Western Colorado University is 99.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.48%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99.71 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.48 % |
Tuition & Fees
Western Colorado's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,318 for Colorado residents and $24,434 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.17% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,683).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,550 for Colorado residents and $15,550 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,318 | $24,434 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,550 | $15,550 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,568 students have enrolled at Western Colorado (2024-2025). Among them, 1,449 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Colorado has 3,148 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 420 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,568 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,148 |
| Graduate Students | 420 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,449 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Western Colorado offers 39 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Western Colorado
| Number of programs | 39 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |