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Western State Colorado University Scholarships

600 N Adams Tuition In/Out-State: $5,473 / $15,087 Total Fall Enrollment: 2,325
Gunnison , CO 81231 Books and Supplies: $1,400 Applicants Admitted: 93%
(970) 943-0120 On-campus Room and Board: $8,472 Receiving Aid of Some Type: 89%
http://www.western.edu Undergraduate Application Fee: $30 Receiving Institutional Aid: 73% , $2,464 on average
Source: National Center for Education Statistics

  • Western State Colorado University General Information

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    Address 600 N Adams, Gunnison, CO 81231
    Phone Number (970) 943-0120
    Web Address http://www.western.edu
    Mission Statement Western State promotes intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students and graduates citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national, and global communities. Western helps its students to develop the skills and commitments needed to continue learning for the rest of their lives and strives to unifying academic domains which have traditionally existed separately: the sciences, the liberal arts, and professional programs. The College provides students with a solid foundation of skills in written and spoken communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Programs encourage a breadth and depth of knowledge, which will serve as a foundation for a professional career or graduate study, and an appreciation of values appropriate to a liberally educated individual.
    Type of School Four or more years, Public
    Religious affiliation None
    Highest degree offered Master's
    Calendar Semester
    Setting Town, remote from an urban area
    Distance learning opportunities Yes

    Western State Colorado University Size

    Total enrollment 2,325
    Enrolled full time 2,080
    Enrolled part time 245

    Western State Colorado University Student Body

    Men enrolled full time 1,228
    Women enrolled full time 852
    American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander 1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic 2%
    Hispanic 5%
    White/Non-Hispanic 75%
    Non-Resident Alien 0%
    Race/ethnicity unknown 16%

  • Western State Colorado University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number -
    Open admission policy No
    Undergraduate Application fee $30
    Applied 1,495
    Admitted 1,383
    Enrolled 438
    Admitted % 93%

    Western State Colorado University Admission factors

    Admission test scores Required
    Secondary school GPA Required
    Secondary school rank Required
    Secondary school record Required
    TOEFL Required
    Completion of college preparatory program Required
    Recommendations Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended

    Western State Colorado University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT 24%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score 460
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score 570
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score 480
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score 560
    Students submitting ACT 87%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score 19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score 24

  • Western State Colorado University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $3,922
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $13,536
    Books and Supplies $1,400
    On-campus room and board $8,472
    Off-campus room and board $8,712

    Western State Colorado University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid 89%
    Receiving Federal Grants 31% , $4,133 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid 73% , $2,464 on average
    Receiving Student Loans 58% , $5,163 on average

  • Western State Colorado University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor
    Accounting 5
    Business/Commerce, General 79
    Management Information Systems, General 6
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 14
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    Spanish Language and Literature 5
    History Bachelor
    History, General 6
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 6
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor
    Environmental Science 23
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 29
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 3
    Geology/Earth Science, General 14
    Psychology Bachelor
    Psychology, General 30
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Anthropology 7
    Economics, General 1
    Political Science and Government, General 3
    Sociology 21
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 27
    Music, General 2

  • Western State Colorado University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline June 1
    Priority application deadline March 15
    Fall application deadline June 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due June 1
    SAT Subject score report due -
    College will notify student by -
    Student must reply to acceptance by May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit -

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline April 1
    Financial aid deadline -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by -

    Early Decision/Action

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    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline -
    Transfer application closing date Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by -

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    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Western-State-College-of-Colorado/26395621811
    Twitter Username
    WesternStateCO
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    Next Connect Link Url
    http://admissions.western.edu/index.html
    Next Connect Link Text
    Get into a Western state of mind.
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    Application Link
    www.western.edu/admissions/apply-now/
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    Virtual Tour Link
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    Western State Colorado University Sports

Kaczmarek, Herbert J. And Marie H. Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Description
Available to: Recipient must meet at least two of the following criteria: Active member of a WSC intercollegiate sports team. Must demonstrate outstanding character and leadership qualities. Must have both academic promise and financial need. Be from a small town in Colorado , the Rocky Mt region or elsewhere. Provided by: Kaczmarek family (William, Mike, Kevin, Bryce and Mayra) in memory of their parents, Herbert J and Marie H Kaczmarek. Amount: Award depends on funds available (approximately $1300). Selected by: Donor Scholarship Committee. Application: Complete and submit “The Common Scholarship Application” which is available in the Office of Financial Aid. Candidates for this scholarship may also be nominated by WSC Head Coaches in letter or memorandum form and sent to the WSCF, Kaczmarek Scholarship Committee.
Amount
$1,300
Number of Awards
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Renewable
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Renewal Criteria
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Award Criteria Requirements:

Financial need
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GPA
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SAT
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ACT
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Class Standing
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State
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Complete and submit “The Common Scholarship Application” which is available in the Office of Financial Aid. Candidates for this scholarship may also be nominated by WSC Head Coaches in letter or memorandum form and sent to the WSCF, Kaczmarek Scholarship Committee
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