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Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Open
- Average net price
- $16,756
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $53,355
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Colorado University is a public college in Gunnison, CO with 1,586 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 1230 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,756 per year ($9,201 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,355 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,283
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,200
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing608–683
200800
SAT Math555–670
200800
ACT Composite22–26
136
What Western Colorado University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,610
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,511
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,963
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,201
- $30–48k$9,687
- $48–75k$8,951
- $75–110k$16,593
- $110k+$20,671
Get a personal estimate with Western Colorado University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $53,355
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,151
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,586
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White76%
- Hispanic11%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
Western Colorado University FAQ
What is Western Colorado University's acceptance rate?+
Western Colorado University admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Western Colorado University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 608–683 on SAT Reading and Writing and 555–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1230.
What ACT score do you need for Western Colorado University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–26.
Is Western Colorado University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Western Colorado University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,283 students applied to Western Colorado University and 3,200 were admitted; 423 enrolled.
Does Western Colorado University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Western Colorado University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Colorado University require an essay?+
Western Colorado University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Colorado University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,610 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,756.
What is Western Colorado University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 128391 · How we use this data
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