Western State Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
4-year Public university
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Overview

Western State Colorado University is a public institution established in 1901 with rural setting located at Gunnison. It is ranked 86 in Regional Universities West in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,114 (2018); out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,586 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,430. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#86 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Rural
Location Gunnison, Colorado
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1901
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,431 Undergraduates
Website https://www.western.edu/

Learning

18:1
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

$35,545
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$15,530
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,114
Outstate Tuition Fee $21,586
Room and Board Fees $9,635
$36,200 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

97% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.1 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
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is National Language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jun
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$9,806 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$4,311 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $35,545
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
61% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Peak Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000 per year
Eligibility Out-of-state incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year. Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Ridgeline Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $9,000 per year
Eligibility Out-of-state incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year. Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Taylor Merit Scholarship
Total Worth per year
Eligibility In-state incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year. Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
Separate application needed No
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.)
PRESIDENTIAL PROMISE
Total Worth --
Details The Presidential Promise is guaranteed to students who have received a scholarship through the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) and/or GearUp AND are Pell Eligible. For students meeting these criteria, Western will cover the cost of tuition and fees through the combination of Federal, State, and Institutional aid. FAFSA required
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Students

2,431 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
64% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
41% Students graduate within 6 years