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Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

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Acceptance Rate

100%

Avg. SAT

1353

75th percentile

Gunnison, CO

Location

Town

Campus Setting

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State Normal School Building

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100%

Test Policy

Optional

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Average GPA

3.37

Application Fee

$30

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 1163-1353

GPA

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

17:1

Programs Offered

5

Full-Time Faculty

127

Women Faculty

50%

Research Spending

$32Mper year

Degree Levels Offered

Certificate
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Education, General

33 grads

Computer and Information Sciences, General

20 grads

Special Education and Teaching, General

17 grads

English Language and Literature, General

9 grads

Elementary Education and Teaching

7 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

3,568

3,148 undergrad • 420 grad

Undergraduate

3,148

Graduate

420

International

1%
  • White

    60%

  • Black / African American

    4%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    21%

  • Asian

    2%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    13%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Town

Gunnison, CO

Varsity Athletics

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

NCAA Athletics

Division II

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,263beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$10,760per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

ROTC & Veteran Support

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,936per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,960per year

Room & Board

$10,760per year

Estimated Cost

$26,722per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

93%

Receiving Pell Grants

27%

Average Grant

$8,425

Average Federal Loan

$6,208

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

72%

4 Years Graduation Rate

46%

6 Years Graduation Rate

50%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$46,833

72% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Western Colorado University and return in the fall. 46% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 50% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

46%

4-6 years

4%

Non-grad

50%

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Key Statistics

Type

Public

Tuition

$6,936

Acceptance

100%

Undergrads

3,148

4-Year Grad Rate

46%

Endowment

$9M

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Gunnison, CO 81231

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