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

Contact Phone: 970-943-2119

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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	×
Business/corporate Communications, 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	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
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

3,115

Applied

3,106

Accepted

3,149

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,519

Females Applied

1,515

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,596

Males Applied

1,591

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.45

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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 %	75th %
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
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

14,409

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,639

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,621

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,054

Avg. Loan Aid

6,717

Avg. Grant Aid

8,993

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,149

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.29%
Black or African American	3.15%
White or Caucasian	76.92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.13%
Asian	1.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	2.71%
Other	2.02%

Gender

Male (47.89%)

Female (48.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	69%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
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

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

164

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 143

Part-time - 21

Male - 84

Female - 77