How to Apply to Western Colorado University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Western Colorado. Western Colorado offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.western.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationwestern.edu/admissions-aid/apply/
Financial Aidwestern.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwestern.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-costs/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwestern.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/application-requirements/veterans/
Athletichttps://gomountaineers.com/documents/2023/8/10/2023_GSR.cohort..pdf
Disability Servicewestern.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/disability-services/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Western Colorado and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Western Colorado University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Western Colorado University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Western Colorado SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Western Colorado University1,10025
Similarly Colleges in Rankings99022
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado1,12269

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Western Colorado University, 160 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510570640
Mathematics500560630
Total1,0101,130 1,270
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Western Colorado University, 59 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite212529
English202428
Mathematics192427

Western Colorado Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Western Colorado University. The school requires 1 item to submit - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
9 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Western Colorado University
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordConsidered, if submitted
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted