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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
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Contact
Phone: 970-943-0120
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Nutrition Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,116
Applied
2,862
Accepted
3,120
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,551
Females Applied
1,422
Females Accepted
92%
Male Admissions
1,565
Males Applied
1,440
Males Accepted
92%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.39
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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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 %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 630 | ||
SAT Math | 510 | 600 | ||
ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,976
In-state
27,052
Out-of-state
10,976
In-district
Fees
2,021
Full-time student fees
13,131
Room & board
8,601
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
13,631
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,032
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19,069
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,729
Avg. Loan Aid
5,047
Avg. Grant Aid
13,631
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
65%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,120
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
27%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.99% |
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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 (50.96%)
Female (48.33%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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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
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
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 |
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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 | No | No | 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 |
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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 | 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 | 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
178
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 123
Part-time - 55
Male - 98
Female - 56
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