Western Colorado University
#9 in Colorado
4-years Public College In Gunnison, CO
Western Colorado University (referred to as Western Colorado) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Gunnison, CO. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,548 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Western Colorado University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,083 (Colorado Residents) $23,683 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 91.85% |
| Student Population | 3,548 |
| Test Scores | 1,130 (SAT) 25 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
Western Colorado University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $15,550 for academic year 2021-2022. Western Colorado University offers the alternative tuition plans. 48 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,835 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Western Colorado University is 91.85% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.34%. The average SAT score is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 25. Western Colorado University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,548 students are attending at Western Colorado University (3,095 undergraduate students). There are 136 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 40 part-time faculty working for Western Colorado University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 332 (full-time) and 55 (part-time). The graduation rate at Western Colorado University is 46% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 77% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Western Colorado University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Western Colorado University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Western Colorado University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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