Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Western Colorado University is 91.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.34%. 1,565 men and 1,551 women applied to Western Colorado and 1,440 men and 1,422 women students were accepted.
Among them, 219 men and 220 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Western Colorado.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,116 | 1,565 | 1,551 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,862 | 1,440 | 1,422 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 439 | 219 | 220 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.85% | 92.01% | 91.68% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.34% | 15.21% | 15.47% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 160 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 59 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Western Colorado.
The median SAT score is 1,130 with 570 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Western Colorado. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Western Colorado University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1010 | 1130 | 1270 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 439 first-year students enrolled in Western Colorado. The proportion of full-time students is 99.32% and part-time students is 0.68%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.89% and women students is 50.11%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Western Colorado.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 439 | 219 | 220 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 436 | 217 | 219 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit English Proficiency Test,
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Western Colorado. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Colorado University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Western Colorado University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Western Colorado.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.western.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master |