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)1000–1240
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)21–28
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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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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Western Colorado University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
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
Deadlines
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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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