Western 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 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
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
$30 Application Fee
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
-- Not Reported
ACT Score 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)
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
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--
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: $--
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.)
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Students

3,098 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
64% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
32% Students graduate within 6 years