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Western State College of Colorado
- 600 N Adams
- Gunnison, CO 81231
- OPEID College Code: 00137200
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- General Phone: (970) 943-0120
- President: Jay Helman
- Website: www.western.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,146
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Western State promotes intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students and graduates citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national, and global communities. Western helps its students to develop the skills and commitments needed to continue learning for the rest of their lives and strives to unifying academic domains which have traditionally existed separately: the sciences, the liberal arts, and professional programs. The College provides students with a solid foundation of skills in written and spoken communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Programs encourage a breadth and depth of knowledge, which will serve as a foundation for a professional career or graduate study, and an appreciation of values appropriate to a liberally educated individual.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 806 | 536 | 1,342 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 725 (90%) | 492 (92%) | 1,217 (91%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 370 (51%) | 199 (40%) | 569 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 570 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 141 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 23% | 15% | 66% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,953 | $2,723 | $1,686 | $2,540 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 625 | 618 | 611 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,586 | $3,349 | $3,138 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,418 | $11,908 | $11,754 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,446 | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,812 | $7,542 | $7,356 |
| Other Expenses | $2,625 | $2,236 | $2,170 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,469 | $14,433 | $13,970 |
| Out of State | $24,301 | $22,992 | $22,586 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,032 | $4,655 | $4,444 |
| Out of State | $13,864 | $13,214 | $13,060 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,032 | $4,655 | $4,444 |
| Out of State | $13,864 | $13,214 | $13,060 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 36 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Business, Commerce | 86 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Communications and Journalism | |
| Communication Studies | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| History | |
| History | 12 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Geology, Earth Science | 9 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology | 51 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 31 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 59 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Fine Studio Arts | 45 |
| Music | 5 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,146 Undergraduate: 2,146
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,302 Female: 844
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,302 Female: 844
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,876 Part-Time: 270
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,876 Part-Time: 270
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 21 | 1% |
| Black | 47 | 2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 5% |
| White | 1,717 | 80% |
| Unknown | 231 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 23 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 843 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 627 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 448 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 116 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 34 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 15 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 20 | 0.9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 301 | 257 | 44 |
| Faculty Status | 140 | 116 | 24 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 136 | 112 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 136 | 112 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 83 | 70 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 58 | 51 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 24 | 24 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,287 (108) | $53,108 (69) | $50,835 (39) |
| Professor | $64,108 (44) | $65,570 (29) | $61,282 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $48,775 (8) | $48,414 (7) | $51,299 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,081 (21) | $49,381 (12) | $48,681 (9) |
| Lecturer | $40,153 (35) | $39,593 (21) | $40,992 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,337 (4) | - (-) | $78,337 (4) |
| Professor | $157,659 (1) | - (-) | $157,659 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,896 (3) | - (-) | $51,896 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,709 (112) | $53,108 (69) | $52,068 (43) |
| Professor | $65,550 (45) | $65,570 (29) | $65,514 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $48,775 (8) | $48,414 (7) | $51,299 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,081 (21) | $49,381 (12) | $48,681 (9) |
| Lecturer | $40,335 (38) | $39,593 (21) | $41,251 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $843,248 | $539,440 | $303,808 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 335 | 243 | 92 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 335 | 243 | 92 |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 114 | 62 | 52 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Skiing | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 36 | 36 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $43,203 | $31,030 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $19,085 | $13,308 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 38% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 21 | 40 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 40 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 11 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 6 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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