Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University is a four-years, public school located in Gunnison, CO. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The Western Colorado's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,835.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,548 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

Western Colorado ranked 13^rd in Colorado Colleges rankings. Western Colorado University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Colorado University is $11,083 for in-state students and $23,683 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $15,550 for in-state students and $15,550 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,360 for Colorado residents and $24,560 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,550 for Colorado residents and $15,066 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,083	$23,683
Graduate	$15,550	$15,550

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,360	$24,560
Graduate	$15,550	$15,066

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Western Colorado University is 91.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.34%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.

The average graduation rate is 46%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,548 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Western Colorado Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	91.85% Acceptance Rate / 15.34% Yield
Test Scores »	1,130 SAT / 25 ACT
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	77%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	3,548 (3,095 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,835

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Western Colorado Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Western Colorado University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Western Colorado
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes