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Overview
Western Colorado University is a Upper-level with Graduate institution located in Gunnison, CO.
Location & Contact
Address
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Contact
Phone: 970-943-2119
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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Business/corporate Communications, 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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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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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
3,115
Applied
3,106
Accepted
3,149
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,519
Females Applied
1,515
Females Accepted
100%
Male Admissions
1,596
Males Applied
1,591
Males Accepted
100%
Applying
3.45
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 | August 22nd | August 1st | No |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 640 | 608 | 683 | |
SAT Math | 610 | 560 | 670 | |
ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
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Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
16,065
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,758
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,347
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,728
Avg. Loan Aid
6,638
Avg. Grant Aid
12,433
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
74%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,149
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
Gender
Male (47.89%)
Female (48.94%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
SpringFest, Rail Jam and Taste of Western
SpringFest, Rail Jam and Taste of Western
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Student Organizations
Most popular organizations:
Western Energy Management Club, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Young Life, Multicultural Center and Pre-Health Club
Western Energy Management Club, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Young Life, Multicultural Center and Pre-Health Club
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 | |
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
164
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 143
Part-time - 21
Male - 84
Female - 77
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