Overview

Western Colorado University is a Comprehensive institution located in Gunnison, CO, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO  81231
United States

Contact Phone: 970-943-0120

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,116

Applied

2,862

Accepted

3,098

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,551

Females Applied

1,422

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,565

Males Applied

1,440

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.39

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	630
SAT Math		510	600
ACT Composite		21	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,128

In-state

19,728

Out-of-state

Fees

3,955

Full-time student fees

10,286

Room & board

5,304

Room only

Financial Aid

12,813

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,422

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,658

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,789

Avg. Loan Aid

5,223

Avg. Grant Aid

10,795

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,098

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

27%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.99%
Black or African American	3.4%
White or Caucasian	70.53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.95%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	4.42%
Other	6.8%

Gender

Male (51.32%)

Female (48.68%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	60%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
All Campus Activity Fair, Homecoming and SpringFest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Omicron Delta Kappa, Peak Productions and Program Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

182

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 132

Part-time - 50

Male - 102

Female - 80