Academics at Western Colorado University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Western Colorado University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 18 students per faculty member, Western Colorado University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Western Colorado University employs 62% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Western Colorado University offers 32 majors with reported completions across 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Western Colorado University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Western Colorado University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Western Colorado University:

• Looking for flexibility? Western Colorado University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,511 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Western Colorado University retains and graduates its students — 72% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Western Colorado University.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Western Colorado University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Western Colorado University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Western Colorado University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Western Colorado University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Western Colorado University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Western Colorado University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies