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Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO · Public · 1,586 students

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$47k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
100%Acceptance Rate
51%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)50.5%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)34.5%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate72.4%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students25.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1230
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Biological Sciences16.3%
Business & Marketing15.6%
Psychology8.0%
Social Sciences8.0%
Computer Science6.1%
Communications4.6%
History2.1%
Education2.1%
Mathematics1.8%

Faculty & Resources

$8k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$15k
Instructional Spend per Student
$9M
Total Endowment

Western Colorado University — Academics

Western Colorado University has a graduation rate of 50.5%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 72.4%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1230, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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