Western Colorado University
Western Colorado University is a public 4-year institution in Gunnison, CO. It enrolls about 4,053 students and admits roughly 97% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Gunnison, CO 81231 |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Enrollment | 4,053 |
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,283 / 3,200 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,083 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $23,683 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,709 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | www.western.edu/ |
| Phone | 9709432119 |
Admissions
About 3,283 students applied and 3,200 were admitted. Of those admitted, 423 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,083 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $23,683. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,709 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,573 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,926 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,090 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,658 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,621 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 446 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO, Gunnison County. Its coordinates are 38.5499, -106.9191.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Colorado University?
About 97% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,283 applicants.
How much does Western Colorado University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,083 for in-state students and $23,683 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Western Colorado University?
About 4,053 students are enrolled.