Western Colorado University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
97.47%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.22%
Freshmen Enrollment
439
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,116 students have applied and 2,862 students have allowed to admit to Western Colorado University (Acceptance rate: 91.85%). Western Colorado's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.34 % where 439 students have finally enrolled out of 2,862 admitted students.
Western Colorado acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Denver Seminary and Naropa University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 96.92%).
Western Colorado enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 31.28%).
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 .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Western Colorado and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado University | 1,100 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 990 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,130 | 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |