Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Town · 1,586 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Gunnison, CO, 81231 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
150 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,736
Out-of-state COA
$38,852
Avg net price
$16,425
Room & board
$10,760
In-state tuition
$11,318
Out-of-state tuition
$24,434
Books & supplies
$1,350/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,490
$30–48k
$10,868
$48–75k
$13,908
$75–110k
$16,928
$110k+
$21,396
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1230
Reading 608–683
Math 555–670
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 22–26
English 21–27
Math 20–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Western Colorado University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
48%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,037
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,833
Median debt
$20,250
Monthly loan payment
$215
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$22,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,500
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$61,406
Independent students
15%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,037
10 years after entry
$46,833
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Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$7,628/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,568
Federal loan rate
20%
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