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Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Public · General
Western Colorado University is a public institution in Gunnison, CO. With a 97% admission rate and 1,240 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,653 students, offers 13 programs with earnings data, and has a 49% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
97%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,240
Enrollment
1,653
Completion Rate
49%
Cost of Attendance
$25,426
In-State Tuition
$11,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,683
Programs
14
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 13 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 13 of 13 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,403 | — | $25,426 | 2.1x | |
| 2 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,204 | $60,215 | $25,426 | 1.9x | |
| 3 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,178 | $52,935 | $25,426 | 1.7x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,886 | — | $25,426 | 1.6x | |
| 5 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,352 | $50,522 | $25,426 | 1.3x | |
| 6 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,272 | — | $25,426 | 1.2x | |
| 7 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,881 | $47,411 | $25,426 | 1.2x | |
| 8 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,123 | $46,470 | $25,426 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,903 | $31,184 | $25,426 | 1.0x | |
| 10 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $21,038 | $54,285 | $25,426 | 0.8x | |
| 11 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $45,525 | $25,426 | — | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $28,705 | $25,426 | — | |
| 13 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,543 | $25,426 | — |