Western Colorado University
tuition & fees
$22,837
graduate tuition & fees
$16,050
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
3,689
online students
774
Number of Programs
31
Financial Aid Amount
$8,590
SAT Scores
1,135
Graduation Rate
48%
Western Colorado University is a Public, 4 years college located in Gunnison, Colorado. Western Colorado ranked 13rd in Colorado Colleges and 14th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,689 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 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 90.87% 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-aid |
| Online Application | western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | western.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | western.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-costs/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | western.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/application-requirements/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://gomountaineers.com/documents/2020/8/10/NCAA_Grad_Rates_WCU.pdf?id=4843 |
| Disability Service | western.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/disability-services/ |
| 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 90.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.47%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.87 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.47 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Western Colorado's 2023 tuition & fees is $10,813 for Colorado residents and $22,837 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.74% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,446).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $15,550 for Colorado residents and $16,050 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.62% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,813 | $22,837 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,550 | $16,050 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,689 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 774 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Colorado has 3,241 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 448 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,689 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,241 |
| Graduate Students | 448 |
| Online Enrollment | 774 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Western Colorado offers 31 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 | 31 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |