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Applying to Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO : Info & How-To

Thinking about applying to Western Colorado University? This college located in Gunnison, CO, USA is considered to be less selective as compared to other colleges nationwide.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$30
Admissions Website	www.western.edu/admissions-aid
Online Appliation Website	western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	88%

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Is It Hard to Get Into Western?

Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 88%, Western has a fairly liberal admissions policy. However, don't just assume you'll get in! Put together a good application and make sure you include all requested documents and materials.

Average Test Scores

About 84% of students accepted to Western submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 600. Math scores were between 500 and 590.

Western received ACT scores from 30% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 26.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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