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Western Colorado University

#990 in US ranking Gunnison, CO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,610
Tuition & fees
$11,511
Avg. aid
$9,574
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
1163–1353
ACT range
22–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$39,167
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Western Colorado University?

Western Colorado University's reported recurring student events include Rail Jam, SpringFest, and the Taste of Western Club & Activity Fair. Together, they illustrate different parts of campus life: outdoor-oriented activities, spring programming, and introductions to student organizations.

The club fair is especially useful for new students because it offers a direct way to meet organization members early in the academic year. Event formats, organizers, and dates can change, so students planning around a particular event should consult the current campus calendar. The events are opportunities to participate, not requirements of enrollment.

What are the student housing and dining options at Western Colorado University?

Western Colorado University offers on-campus student housing, including coeducational arrangements, as well as campus dining. Reported residence-hall features include high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances.

Housing options, first-year requirements, application timing, and room assignments should be checked for the intended entry term; the availability of residence halls does not establish that every applicant is guaranteed a preferred space. Students comparing residence halls with off-campus housing should include meal arrangements, utilities, transportation, and the length of the lease or housing agreement.

Campus dining plans and locations can differ in how often students expect to eat on campus. Before selecting a plan, students can compare the number of included meals, any flexible spending allowance, and arrangements for dietary needs against their class and work schedules.

Western Colorado University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

53

Western Colorado University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Undergraduates living on campus
63%
Campus size
228 acres

Western Colorado University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Western Colorado University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Leslie J. Savage Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Western Colorado University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Western Colorado University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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