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Western Colorado UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
$10,436
Avg in-state tuition
$21,908
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Western Colorado University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Gunnison, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,487, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,436, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,908.
$10,436
Avg in-state tuition
$21,908
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
84% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 84%
Retention Rate 65%
Graduation Rate 51%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1200
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1200
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards48%
Female Student Population
18:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
3k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
60%
Hispanic
17%
Unknown
13%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
28% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
28%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
85%
Pell Grant
28%
Understanding Grants & Scholarships
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.