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Western Colorado University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Colorado

Western Colorado University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
99.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹22,95,134Out-of-state
Students
1,586Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Western Colorado University (Western or WCU) is a public university in Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and 450 graduate students, with about 28 percent coming from out of state. Western offers more than 110 undergraduate areas of study and 8 graduate programs, many of which are available through accelerated degree pathways.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.47%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.5% (3,200/3,283; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

100 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,115
Offered a place 3,106
Enrolled 357

11.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1163-1353
4001600
ACT composite22-26
136

What a year costs

₹34,32,651 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹22,95,134
  • Housing₹10,10,708
  • Books & supplies₹1,26,808
Sticker price ₹34,32,651
After aid (average) ₹15,42,833

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,63,122
Out-of-state ₹22,95,134

Average aid awarded: ₹8,44,730 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.4%
Retention
50.5%
Graduation
48%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75.7%
Hispanic 11.2%
Multiracial 3.9%
African American 3.2%
Unknown 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native American 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.71%
Total Applicants3115
Admitted Applicants3106
Enrolled Applicants357
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1163
SAT Composite 75th %1353
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,63,122
Out-of-State Tuition₹22,95,134
Average Housing Cost₹10,10,708
Books & Supplies₹1,26,808
Average Net Price₹15,42,833
Students Receiving Aid48%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,44,730
Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.15%
Asian1.2%
Hispanic11.16%
White75.66%
Multiracial3.91%
Native American1.13%
Pacific Islander0.19%
International1.32%
Unknown Race2.27%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate50.5%
Retention Rate72.38%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates1586

Contact

Street Address1 Western Way
ZIP Code81231
Phone(970) 943-2119
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/