Overview
Student Population
| Location | Gunnison, Colorado |
| Online | western.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Gunnison, Colorado, Western State Colorado University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,243 prospective students applied, and 2,947 were granted admission. Of those admitted 456 enrolled in the school. 1,947 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,742 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,816 plus fees of $3,846. Western State Colorado University is ranked 753 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Value
Western State Colorado University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Western State Colorado University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#753 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#278 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#43 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1230 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,846 |
| Room and Board | $9,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,102 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,846 |
| Room and Board | $9,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,886 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128391 IPEDS survey data for Western State Colorado University.
Current students may use the Western State Colorado University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.