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Competitive Tuition

We focus on narrowing the gap between the cost of attendance and the student’s ability to pay. 100% of students are considered for financial aid, and 90% receive it.

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Learn By Doing

The best way to learn is by doing. Our students graduate with resume-building experience that helps them launch their professional careers after college.

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Program for Undecided Majors

90%

Students Receive Financial Aid

17:1

Average Student-to-Faculty Ratio

5 Years

To Earn A Bachelor's & Master's With Our Accelerated Degree Paths
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  2. Secure your spot at Western by submitting your $200 deposit! If this presents a barrier, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor
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Alumni Spotlight

Tess Peterson

Meet Tess Peterson, a ’22 Western Colorado University alum with a major in Environment & Sustainability and minor in Pre-Law. After graduating, Tess continued her education at law school, where her Western foundation prepared her to thrive. She passed the bar and returned to Gunnison, where she now serves as an associate attorney at Law of the Rockies.

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Cutting Down The Cost

View the resources below to see ways we can help you receive financial support!

Merit Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
Tuition Discounts
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Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships are awards based on academic achievements, such as high school or college GPA. These scholarships are automatically considered upon admission and do not require repayment.

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Institutional Scholarships

Institutional Scholarships are awards funded directly by the University to support student success. These scholarships recognize a wide range of achievements, including academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, financial need, and participation in specific programs, clubs, or majors.

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Tuition Discounts

A tuition discount lowers the amount you pay for college, reducing your overall cost. At Western Colorado University, tuition discounts are mostly based on residency.

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  • Chase Watts smiles at the camera.

    Chase Watts

    Director of Admissions

  • Alissa Bevan

    Alissa Bevan

    Director of the Energy Management Program

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    Brice Koval

    Campus Visit Coordinator

  • Kelsey Kusnetzky

    Kelsey Kusnetzky

    Enrollment Communications Strategist

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    Vadood Ziroki

    Admissions & Recruitment Counselor