Overview
Western State Colorado University is a public institution established in 1901 with a rural setting located at Gunnison. It is ranked 74 in Regional Universities West in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,083; out-of-state tuition and fees are $23,683. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,098. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.
#74 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Rural
Location
Gunnison, Colorado
Type
4-year Public
Year Founded
1901
Selectivity
Unselective
Size
Small
3,098 Undergraduates
3,098 Undergraduates
Website
https://www.western.edu/
Learning
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/ Marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$15,530
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $11,083 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $23,683 |
| Room and Board Fees | $10,286 |
$30,788
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
92% (Unselective)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$30
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
70
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS, DET
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
English is National Language
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jun
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jul
27
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$13,032
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students
Need-based Aid
$10,116
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
57%
Students with need received Financial Aid
65%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
--
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Merit Scholarships
| Total Worth | $2,500-$10,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen with 3.35-4.0 GPA |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
MOUNTAINEER ALUMNI RECOMMENDATION SCHOLARSHIP (MARS)
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Details | Any Western alumnus/a may nominate only one student per academic year to receive the $500 scholarship ($250 per semester).Deadline is June 1. Must be a full-time undergraduate student, attending Western for the first time. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) |
Students
3,098
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
64%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
32%
Students graduate within 6 years