Western Colorado University
tuition & fees
$23,683
graduate tuition & fees
$15,550
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
3,548
online students
890
Number of Programs
37
Financial Aid Amount
$9,835
SAT Scores
1,100
Graduation Rate
46%
Western Colorado University is a Public, 4 years college located in Gunnison, Colorado. Western Colorado ranked 13rd in Colorado Colleges and 14th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,548 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Western Colorado's acceptance rate is 97.47% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Colorado University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Colorado University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231 |
| Phone | 970-943-2119 |
| WEB | www.western.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.western.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | western.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | western.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-costs/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | western.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/application-requirements/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://gomountaineers.com/documents/2023/8/10/2023_GSR.cohort..pdf |
| Disability Service | western.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Western Colorado University is 97.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.22%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.47 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.22 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Western Colorado's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.70% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,837).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $15,550 for Colorado residents and $15,550 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.12% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,550 | $15,550 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,548 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 890 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Colorado has 3,095 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 453 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,548 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,095 |
| Graduate Students | 453 |
| Online Enrollment | 890 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Western Colorado offers 37 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 37 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Western Colorado
| Number of programs | 37 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |