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Western Colorado University is a small four-year, public school with 3,205 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1901 and is the only college located in Gunnison, Colorado.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
27
Fair
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Western Colorado University.Western Colorado University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Natural Resources and Environment, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
67%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Western Colorado University is relatively low at 67% (close to Colorado average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Western Colorado University is below average: 50%. Nearly 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Western Colorado University is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$22,500
High
Average tuition price is fairly high, around $18,600 a year. The additional fees at Western Colorado University not covered by tuition are nearly $3,900; which comes to a total of $22,500 annually.Read the details about Western Colorado University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
88%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,625 applications were submitted and 2,323 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.Western Colorado University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.
Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western Colorado University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Western Colorado University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Colorado University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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D
Unsafe
Western Colorado University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,200 annually.Based on the college crime data, Western Colorado University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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