Western Colorado University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,241
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Gunnison, Colorado, Western Colorado University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Western Colorado University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western Colorado University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Western Colorado University is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Western Colorado University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Western Colorado University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,662

Cost of attendance at Western Colorado University in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,446

Cost of attendance at Western Colorado University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Western Colorado University received on average $8,085 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,085

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	119	29%	$4,449	$529,435
Other Federal Grant	316	77%	$2,194	$693,189
State Grant/Scholarships	130	31%	$2,407	$312,918
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	331	80%	$5,730	$1,896,548
Total Grant & Scholarships	359	87%	$8,085	$2,902,655

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Colorado University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Colorado University students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.5%.

47.6%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 40.0% 4 students
white 49.6% 169 students
unknown 69.2% 9 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 38.8% 26 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 19.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Colorado University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Colorado University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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