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Western Colorado University

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Acceptance Rate 84 %
SAT Average 1,100
Tuition & Fees $21,909
($10,437)
Student Population 3,034
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,704

Western Colorado Academic Overview

Western Colorado University (Western Colorado) is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Gunnison, Colorado. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. The 2020 tuition & fees of Western Colorado University is $10,437 for Colorado residents and $21,909 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and total 3,034 students are enrolled into Western Colorado. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84% and the graduation rate is 51% last year.
The salary after graduation from Western Colorado University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,400. You can check the average salary by major program at area of study page.

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Western Colorado 2020 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in academic year 2019-2020, Western Colorado University tuition and fees are $10,437 for Colorado residents and $21,909 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2020 tuition and fees are $17,371 for in-state students and $17,371 for out-of-state students.
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Western Colorado University 2020 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,437$21,909
Graduate$17,371$17,371
[Chart] Western Colorado University 2019-2020 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics at Western Colorado

Next chart illustrates the 2020 key academic stats at Western Colorado. The acceptance rate of Western Colorado is 84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22%. The average graduation rate is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 19%. The average received amount of financial aid is $6,704 and 71% of undergraduate students received grants of scholarship aid. Total 3,034 students are attending Western Colorado including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
[Chart] Western Colorado University Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Western Colorado University is 84 %.
Graduation Rate for Western Colorado University is 51 %
Transfer-out Rate for Western Colorado University is 19 %
Retention Rate for Western Colorado University is 70 %
Student Population for Western Colorado University is 3,034
Student to Faculty Rate for Western Colorado University is 14 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,704 at Western Colorado University.

Offered Degrees at Western Colorado University

Western Colorado offers 29 major programs through online and on-site education where 0 programs are available through distance learning. Next table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Programs at Western Colorado University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree230
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree50

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Colorado University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Colorado University
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,241)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,605)

Veterans Benefits

Western Colorado University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits at Western Colorado University
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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