by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Western will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Western this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,606 undergraduate students at Western Colorado University is 170 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 14 to 1 which makes Western Colorado University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Western Colorado University , there are 14 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (76.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Western Colorado University compares to the national average
Western Colorado University offers 23 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 23 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Western Colorado University awarded 471 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 82 | 82 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 51 | 51 |
| General Biology | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 0 | 38 | 38 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 38 | 38 |
Find out what Western Colorado University's top fields of study and majors are
