Western Colorado University

At an altitude of 7,700 feet, Western Colorado University, among the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Gunnison, is beautiful and inspiring. Academics at Western are characterized by quality education in the classroom enriched by hands-on learning experiences. Western offers a wide variety of programs to fit diverse academic needs. You will know your professors and they will challenge you to go beyond the ordinary to reach your academic goals. Western's most popular majors include business administration, art, biology and recreation. Western offers a complete teacher education program.

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Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $3,816
  • WUE: $15,912
  • Resident: $10,608
  • Nonresident: $19,728

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: No

*Requirements may vary by major

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