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Western Colorado University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does the Admissions Department at Western Colorado University Look For?

Use the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Western Colorado University, situated in Gunnison, CO.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Western Colorado University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Western Colorado University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Statistics Mean for You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	100%
Application Fee	$30 (waivable)

Admissions Numbers

Western Colorado University had 3,119 total applications. From this pool, 3,110 received admission offers, and 357 decided to attend.

Applicant Total	3,119
Accepted	3,110
Enrolled	357
Enrolled Full-Time	356
Enrolled Part-Time	1

The acceptance rate at Western Colorado University is 99.7%. This makes the school highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Western Colorado University: the female acceptance rate is 100% versus 100% for male applicants.

The enrollment percentage for Western Colorado University is 11%. This means that 11% of admitted applicants chose to attend. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 9% versus 14% for men.

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Western Colorado University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	1,595	1,520
Admitted	1,590	1,516
Enrolled	219	138

SAT and ACT Score Profile

Approximately 11% of students accepted to Western reported SAT scores (36 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 608 and 683. Math scores were between 555 and 670.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	608	683
Mathematics	555	670
Combined Total	1163	1353

Western got ACT scores from 8% of its admitted class (27 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 22 and 26.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	22	26
English/Reading	21	27
Mathematics	20	24

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Draconrex under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.