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Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO · Town · 1,586 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Gunnison, CO, 81231 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
150 mi away
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Admission Rate
100%
Cost of Attendance
$25,736
per academic year
Graduation Rate
51%
Median Earnings
$46,833
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$20,250
at graduation
Enrollment
1,586
Small (<3k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$11,318
Out-of-state tuition
$24,434
Room & board
$10,760
Avg net price
$16,425
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%
SAT average
1230
608683 range
ACT midpoint
24
2226 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
72%
Consumer completion
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,037
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,833
Median debt
$20,250
Monthly loan payment
$215
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
25%
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
Business Administration, Management and Operations77
Biology, General43
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32
Psychology, General32
Natural Resources Conservation and Research24
Computer and Information Sciences, General21
Fine and Studio Arts21
Communication and Media Studies19
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies17
Sociology16
Economics12
Political Science and Government12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Mathematics11
English Language and Literature, General10
History9
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$7,628/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,568
Federal loan rate
20%