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Western Colorado University

Public, 4-year

1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231

(970) 943-2119

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Quick Facts

1,653

Total Enrollment

97%

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

$40,037

Median Earnings (6yr)

$11,083

In-State Tuition

$16,773

Avg Net Price

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1130

Avg SAT Score

About Western Colorado University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999

Location

Address 1 Western Way
City Gunnison, CO
ZIP Code 81231
County Gunnison County

President/Chief Administrator: Brad Baca (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 20%
Biology 11%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Computer Science 6%
English 6%
Communication 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,653

Student Demographics

Male 57%
Female 43%
White 72%
Black 3%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 500 560 630
SAT Math 500 540 610
ACT Composite 21 25 28

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $11,083
Out-of-State Tuition $23,683

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 13%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $10,573
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,926
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,090
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,658
$110,001+ $21,621

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$40,037

6 Years After

$43,861

8 Years After

$46,833

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $23,790  |  75th percentile: $54,425

Earnings by Family Income Background

$39,660

Low Income

$40,515

Middle Income

$40,486

High Income

Student Outcomes

73%

Full-Time Retention

67%

Part-Time Retention

51%

Graduation Rate