Western Colorado University

0/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Gunnison, CO
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#12 Best Public Universities in Colorado

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,568

Location Gunnison, Colorado
Website western.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Western Colorado University, located in Gunnison, Colorado, sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 7,700 feet and approximately 200 miles southwest of Denver. The 314-acre campus features a blend of historic and modern buildings nestled in the Gunnison Valley, with direct access to extensive outdoor recreation areas including Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Established in 1901 as a state normal school, Western Colorado University has evolved into a public liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in environment and sustainability studies, exercise and sport science, and outdoor industry business. The university maintains a moderate selectivity in admissions and provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style units. Western competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mountaineers, with notable programs in cross-country running and mountain sports.

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Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1163/1353
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/26
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

99.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.5%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$11,318

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,434

Breakdown

Tuition $11,318
Books and Supplies $1,350
Other Fees $4,010
Room and Board $10,760
Budget for Other Expenses $3,294
Total One Year Cost $30,732

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Western Colorado University are Business, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Social Sciences. 28% of students major in Business, 17% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 13% in Social Sciences.