Western Colorado University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

97.5%

Acceptance Rate

1,653

Undergrads

$16,773

Net Price / Year

50.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University is a public 4-year institution located in Gunnison, CO. The school enrolls approximately 3,568 students. With an acceptance rate of 97.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,568

Men 1,681

Women 1,887

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 13.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 72%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

97.5%

Acceptance Rate

3,119

Applications

357

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

608

683

SAT Math

555

670

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,119	3,110	357	99.7%
2022	3,116	2,862	439	91.8%
2020	2,625	2,323	420	88.5%
2018	1,975	1,756	509	88.9%
2016	2,191	2,013	469	91.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,773

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

13.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

50.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

28 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	82	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	66	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	51	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	50	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	43	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	38	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	38	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	28	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	23	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	22	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	22	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	16	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	16	N/A	N/A
Economics.	14	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	11	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	11	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	11	N/A	N/A
History.	10	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	10	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	9	N/A	N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.	8	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.	4	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	3	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,864,970

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,864,970

Total Athletics Revenue

420

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	127	$1,990,817	$1,990,817	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$1,121,049	$1,121,049	N/A
Wrestling	Men	41	$971,144	$971,144	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	365	$846,560	$846,560	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$393,525	$393,525	N/A
Soccer	Women	35	$320,131	$320,131	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Women	27	$317,740	$317,740	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	24
Fondling	16
Arson	2
Burglary	2
Motor Vehicle Theft	1