Western Colorado University, CO
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Western Colorado University Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity25
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Western Colorado University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education2%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation7%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies15%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Western Colorado University
89%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Western Colorado University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Western Colorado University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$236
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Western Colorado University
70%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 24% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 41% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Western Colorado University
93%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Western Colorado University
1,940
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
428
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 9% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Western Colorado University, CO
Technical College of the Rockies
61 miles, W
Colorado Mountain College
72 miles, N
Adams State University
93 miles, SE
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
95 miles, NW