Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Public · 1,586 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$25K
Graduation rate
48%
Acceptance rate
100%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
34%
Earnings (all students)
$45K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Very small |
| Region | Rocky Mountains |
| ZIP | 81231 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$27K
Federal aid / UG
$922
Est. net price
$26K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1230 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| SAT math (median) | 555 |
| Undergraduate composition | 76% White · 3% Black · 11% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.western.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $40K | $19K |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $38K | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $32K | $12K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $30K | $20K |
| Sociology. | $30K | $25K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $28K | $25K |
| Biology, General. | $27K | $19K |
| Psychology, General. | $24K | $24K |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | $23K | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $23K | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $19K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — CO
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $18K | 74% | $13K | $78K |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $14K | 68% | $13K | $67K |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $12K | 31% | $12K | $58K |
| Front Range Community College | $5K | 34% | $7K | $51K |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $11K | 49% | $12K | $69K |
| Pikes Peak State College | $5K | 23% | $4K | $45K |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $10K | 46% | $13K | $61K |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10K | 43% | $11K | $51K |
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