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Western Colorado University
Gunnison, COPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 100% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Colorado University is a public institution located in the town setting of Gunnison, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
100% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading608 - 683
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math555 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 26
1typical 50% range36
100%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,308
Earnings 5yr: $54,857
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,922
Earnings 5yr: $60,215
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,876
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,638
Earnings 5yr: $54,853
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,359
Earnings 5yr: $52,935
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,954
Earnings 5yr: $47,411
Debt: $23,973
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,170
Earnings 5yr: $46,470
Debt: $21,612
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,109
Earnings 5yr: $31,184
Debt: $19,507
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,426
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,401
Earnings 5yr: $50,522
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,636
Earnings 5yr: $54,285
Debt: $25,050
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,865
Earnings 5yr: $28,705
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,414
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,525
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,425
In-State Tuition$11,318
Out-of-State Tuition$24,434
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$40,037
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,833
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
57%
Men43%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 57% men and 43% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$75,583
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