Founded in 1901, Western Colorado University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Gunnison (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Colorado. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Western Colorado University (WCU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Western Colorado University (WCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 122 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Western Colorado University |
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Acronym | WCU |
Founded | 1901 |
Colours | Crimson and slate |
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Address | 1 Western Way Gunnison 81231 Colorado United States |
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Tel | +1 (970) 943 2119 |
Fax | +1 (970) 943 2363 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 80-90% |
Admission Office | 1 Western Way Gunnison 81231 (970) 943 2119 (800) 876 5309 |
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Student Enrollment | 3,000-3,999 |
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Academic Staff | 100-199 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Rural |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
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2000 Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts |
Size & Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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