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Western State Colorado University Scholarships

600 N Adams Tuition In/Out-State: $5,275 / $15,216 Total Fall Enrollment: 2,325
Gunnison , CO 81231 Books and Supplies: $1,300 Applicants Admitted: 93%
(970) 943-0120 On-campus Room and Board: $8,792 Receiving Aid of Some Type: 91%
http://www.western.edu Undergraduate Application Fee: $30 Receiving Institutional Aid: 66% , $3,907 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 degree
    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 $5,275
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $15,216
    Books and Supplies $1,300
    On-campus room and board $8,792
    Off-campus room and board $8,982

    Western State Colorado University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid 91%
    Receiving Federal Grants 31% , $4,095 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid 66% , $3,907 on average
    Receiving Student Loans 33% , $5,930 on average

  • Western State Colorado University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2012/2013 academic year.

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32 0
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES Bachelor Master
    Accounting 19 0
    Business/Commerce, General 96 0
    Management Information Systems, General 8 0
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS Bachelor Master
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15 0
    EDUCATION Bachelor Master
    Education, General 0 24
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 18 0
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS Bachelor Master
    Spanish Language and Literature 6 0
    HISTORY Bachelor Master
    History, General 16 0
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 0
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 11 0
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION Bachelor Master
    Environmental Science 26 0
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES Bachelor Master
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 0
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 27 0
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 5 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 8 0
    PSYCHOLOGY Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 31 0
    SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 8 0
    Economics, General 12 0
    Political Science and Government, General 13 0
    Sociology 24 0
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Bachelor Master
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 26 0
    Music, General 6 0

  • Western State Colorado University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline -
    Priority application deadline June 7
    Fall application deadline June 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due June 1
    SAT Subject score report due -
    College will notify student by October 21
    Student must reply to acceptance by May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit April 9

    Financial Aid

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

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline -
    College will notify student of early decision by -
    Early action deadline December 25
    College will notify student of early action by -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline June 1
    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 -

  • Western State Colorado UniversityFeatures

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    Western State Colorado UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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    Western State Colorado University Sports

Nylund, Jennie & Fritz Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Description
Graduates of Nucla High School intending to be an incoming freshman at Western State College, or a full time student of Western State College of any class year. Intend to pursue a career in teaching. Maintain academic eligibility with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Jennie and Fritz's daughter, Betty Nylund Gibbs and her husband, Verner.Award depends on funds available.Western State College Scholarship Committee (Director of Financial Aid).Complete and submit "The Common Scholarship Application" which is available in the Office of Financial Aid.
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Renewable
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Award Criteria Requirements:

Financial need
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Complete and submit "The Common Scholarship Application" which is available in the Office of Financial Aid.
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