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Location & Contact
Address
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Gunnison, CO 81231
United States
Contact
Phone: 970-943-2119
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,085
Applied
3,081
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 | |
---|---|
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
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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
Western Colorado University