Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Public
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Western Colorado University admitted 99.7% of applicants university-wide (3,110 of 3,119).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.7% | 3,110 | 3,119 |
| In-state | 71.4% | 1,500 | 2,100 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| International applicants | 33.3% | 100 | 300 |
| Men | 99.7% | 1,590 | 1,595 |
| Women | 99.7% | 1,516 | 1,520 |
Of 3,110 admitted students, 357 enrolled (11.5% yield).
Western Colorado University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1163–1353
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Western Colorado University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,044/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,434 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,610 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,044/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,490 |
| $30k–48k | $10,868 |
| $48k–75k | $13,908 |
| $75k–110k | $16,928 |
| Over $110k | $21,396 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Mountaineer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 4 years) (Full Tuition)
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Discount — Tuition reduced to 150% of in-state rate (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $2,500 - $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Mountaineer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 4 years) (Full Tuition)
Western Colorado University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
Western Colorado University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $46,833
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 50.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,250
- At graduation
Western Colorado University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Social sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.
Western Colorado University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.