Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO
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Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
1,653
Graduation Rate
51%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,833
Retention Rate
73%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10001240
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2128
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,683
Avg Net Price
$16,773
Room & Board
$10,442
Total COA
$25,426
Median Debt
$20,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$10,573
$30,001–48,000
$9,926
$48,001–75,000
$15,090
$75,001–110,000
$18,658
$110,001+
$21,621
Pell Grant Rate: 13%
Federal Loan Rate: 23%

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Sticker Price$34,125
Estimated Net Price$16,773 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
51%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,833
Retention Rate
73%
Median Debt
$20,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
20.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
13.0%
Biology
11.4%
Social Sciences
8.8%
Psychology
7.2%
Natural Resources
5.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.8%
Computer Science
5.6%
English
5.6%
Communication
4.5%

Demographics

Men 57%Women 43%
White
72.5%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
12.9%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
3.8%
International
0.8%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.