Western Colorado University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,653
Men / Women
57% / 43%
White
74%
Hispanic
15%
Mixed
4%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
26%
Life & Natural Sciences
25%
Health Sciences
10%
Computer Science & Math
9%
Arts
4%
Education
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,318
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,434
Est. In-State Cost
$14,641
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$31,608
10-Year ROI
$140,000
ROI Percentile
47th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
72%
4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
6-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
3,100 (90th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (73th pctl)
Muggyness
Very Dry
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
11%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
19%
SAT Range
1190
–
1320
SAT Math Range
555
–
670
SAT RW Range
608
–
683
ACT Range
22
–
26
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average; +1 is one standard deviation above. The emphasized lines at +2 and −2 mark two standard deviations. One chart per macro-category; all charts share a common y-axis.
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado University | 303 | 53% / 47% | 0% | $45,802 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | |||||
| Computer Science | 20 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 53 — | 45% / 55% | 2% | $46,942 | |
| Chemistry | 3 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 17 +2 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $50,162 | |
| Geology | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $45,074 | |
| Physics | |||||
| Exercise Science | 31 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | $53,748 | |
| Accounting | 1 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $59,619 | |
| Business Administration | 49 +4 | 82% / 18% | 0% | — | |
| Business Communication | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 4 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Recreation Management | 23 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $30,875 | |
| Anthropology | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 15 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| English | 9 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | — | |
| History | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 26 +5 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $50,022 | |
| Sociology | 5 +6 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $52,411 | |
| Spanish | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Studio Art | 11 +2 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $28,421 |