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For Educators: Military Resources

Western Colorado University

Tuition
24,434
Students
5,959
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,959

Graduation Rate

50%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.71%

Apply

3,119

Accepted

3,110

Attend

357

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$30

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

1163 - 1353

ACT Range

22 - 26

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$11,318

Out-of-State

$24,434

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,661

State/Local Grants

$4,064

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,942

Graduate

In-State

$15,550

Out-of-State

$15,550

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,780

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,760

Books & Supplies

$1,350

Personal Expenses

$3,294

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

36

Average Assistance

$10,772

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

4

Average Assistance

$3,811

Academics

Graduation Rate50%

Student Faculty Ratio31:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education, General
  • Creative Writing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,959

Undergraduate

5,303

Graduate

656

Full-Time

50%

Part-Time

50%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.