Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
Western Colorado University is a public university located in Gunnison, CO, serving approximately 1,653 students. It has an acceptance rate of 97%.
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Tuition
$11,083
Acceptance
97.47%
Students
2,137
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,683
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,442
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,679
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97.47%
SAT range
1000 - 1240
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,137
Undergrads
1,653
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
19
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
7
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.21
Property Rate / 1,000
1.81
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Gunnison
Violent Rate / 100k
289
Property Rate / 100k
1,833
Location
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Gunnison, CO 81231
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