Western State College of Colorado

3811 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO

Western State College of Colorado is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Gunnison, CO, which is a predominantly rural area. Western State College of Colorado has an annual student enrollment of about 2,300.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Western State College of Colorado earn an SAT score in a range of 940 to 1130, or an ACT composite score between 19 to 24. This school accepts around 90 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, about 32 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,000, while nonresidents pay $17,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,100 for the year. Western State College of Colorado may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Western State College of Colorado through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Volleyball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.western.edu.