Western State Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
2,429
Students
11,207
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
85%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Western State Colorado University is a Comprehensive institution located in Gunnison, CO, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
600 North Adams Street
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell Biology And Anatomy |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Business/management |
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| Accounting And Finance |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business, Management, And Marketing Related |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics And Statistics Related |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies Related |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Psychology |
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| Forensic Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Psychology Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,955
Applied
1,681
Accepted
2,429
Enrolled
Female Admissions
927
Females Applied
800
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
1,028
Males Applied
881
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.05
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | November 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 590 | |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,624
In-state
18,096
Out-of-state
Fees
3,490
Full-time student fees
9,635
Room & board
5,030
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
11,207
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,049
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,345
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,142
Avg. Loan Aid
2,403
Avg. Grant Aid
8,821
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
2%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,429
Total undergrad students
0%
International Students
70%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.05% |
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| Black or African American | 3.16% |
| White or Caucasian | 70.75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.68% |
| Asian | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.26% |
| Two or more races | 4.52% |
| Other | 8.42% |
Gender
Male (56.57%)
Female (43.43%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 37% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Earth Day, Homecoming and Family Weekend
Earth Day, Homecoming and Family Weekend
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:
Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Student Government Association, Rodeo Club, wilderness pursuits and Peak Productions
Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Student Government Association, Rodeo Club, wilderness pursuits and Peak Productions
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 |
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| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | 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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Faculty
169
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 122
Part-time - 47
Male - 85
Female - 84
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