Western State College of Colorado

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.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition range estimates:
  • In-State Tuition: $5,800-$7,000
  • Nonresident Student Tuition: $17,000-$20,220
• Charges per unit:
  • In-State: $240-$290 per unit
  • Out-of-State: $700-$840 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	92%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	83%	$5,861
Receiving Student Loans	59%	$6,465

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Western State College of Colorado may offer student services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Assistance to find work
• Day care for children

Graduation Rates

The overall graduation rate of Western State College of Colorado is close to 42%.

Number of Year to Graduate	Percent of Entering Class
Students Graduating in 4 Years	23%
Graduating in 5 Years	17%
Graduating in 6 Years	3%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Music Program
  • * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1973)

Other 4-Year Public Colleges

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Western State College of Colorado.

• Adams State College in Alamosa, CO (94 miles away)
• Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO (102 miles away)
• Colorado State University - Pueblo in Pueblo, CO (128 miles away)
• Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture in Santa Fe, NM (216 miles away)
• New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM (225 miles away)

See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:

• Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Colorado
• Review a list of Colorado state universities
• Browse our list of Colorado liberal arts colleges