Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO • public • Division II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Remote)

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,303 • Total: 5,959

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Gunnison, CO
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Website

www.western.edu/

Region

Rocky Mountains

Carnegie Classification

M2: Master's Colleges & Universities – Medium Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,641 (49.8%) • Female: 2,662 (50.2%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

97.5%

3,200 admitted from 3,283 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 500-630
Math: 500-610
Total: 1000-1240

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-28

Application Types Offered

RD —

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

Rolling:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,344

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$34,460

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,308
Out-of-state: $20,424

Room & Board

$10,760

Books & Supplies

$3,276

Students Receiving Pell Grants

12%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (4)

Basketball Football Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (5)

Basketball Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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