Western State Colorado University Gunnison, CO

Western State Colorado University Gunnison, CO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Western State, founded in 1911, is a public, multipurpose college. Its 228-acre campus is located in Gunnison, in the Rocky Mountains southwest of Denver. Web Site www.western.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,495 Women 1,053 (42.2%) Men 1,442 (57.8%) Graduate Students 412 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 92% of 2,191 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.03 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 508 average 440-550 range of middle 50% 507 average 450-570 range of middle 50% 22 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,411 Out-of-state: $34,883 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,802 Out-of-state: $21,274 Room and Board $9,546 Average Percent of Need Met 60% Average Freshman Award $9,105 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $25,589

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 110 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 30% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Gunnison Population 5,873 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 90% of freshmen, 38% of all students NCAA Division II Mountaineer STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 25% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7% Asian 3.1% Black/African-American 11.0% Hispanic/Latino 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 73.0% White 7.1% Unknown 0.3% from 8 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 1 2 Social Studies 3 History 1 Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 600 North Adams Street City, State, Zip Gunnison, CO 81231 Phone (970) 943-2119 Fax (970) 943-7069 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification discover@western.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins November 15 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 92% of 2,191 applicants were admitted 92% of 1,063 applicants were admitted 91% of 1,128 applicants were admitted 1,126 (56%) of 2,013 admitted students enrolled 421 (43%) of 983 admitted students enrolled 705 (68%) of 1,030 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 12% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 10% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 34% Score of 300-400 9% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 508 average 440-550 range of middle 50% 507 average 450-570 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.03 3.75 and Above 20% 3.50-3.74 13% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 16% 2.50-2.99 23% 2.00-2.49 10% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 5% Score of 24-29 30% Score of 18-23 53% Score of 12-17 13% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 6% Top quarter: 18% Top half: 50% Bottom half: 50% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 0% Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,411 Out-of-state: $34,883 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,802 Out-of-state: $21,274 Room and Board $9,546 Books and Supplies $1,300 Other Expenses $2,763 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001372 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60% Average Award $9,105 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 433 (93.3%) of freshmen 277 (64.0%) of applicants 277 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 26 (9.4%) of aid recipients Received by 249 (89.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,083 Received by 199 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,217 Received by 249 (89.9%) of aid recipients 126 (27.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,465 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 61% Average Award $9,806 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,715 (90.3%) of undergraduates 1,085 (63.3%) of applicants 1,085 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 73 (6.7%) of aid recipients Received by 973 (89.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,399 Received by 816 (75.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,854 Received by 506 (46.6%) of aid recipients 472 (24.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,311

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 67% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $25,589 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,200

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Accounting and Business/Management Accounting and Finance Anthropology Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Business/Managerial Economics Cell Biology and Anatomy Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Clinical Psychology Computer Science Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Creative Writing Criminology Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Biology Environmental Studies Fine/Studio Arts, General Forensic Psychology Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other Geology/Earth Science, General Graphic Design History Teacher Education History, General Kinesiology and Exercise Science Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics and Statistics, Other Mathematics, General Metal and Jewelry Arts Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music Management Music Teacher Education Music, General Painting Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other Photography Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Printmaking Psychology, General Psychology, Other Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Sculpture Social Science Teacher Education Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Visual and Performing Arts, Other Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Parks and recreation, Social sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at sea Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 110 Part-Time Faculty 35 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 81% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 30% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 274,366 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 181 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Environmental Management, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Environmental Management and Policy Film, Television, and Video Production Reading Education Writing

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Gunnison Population 5,873 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 381 acres Temperature 16.1 average low in January, 79 average high in September Rain 71 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 200 mile(s) from campus in Denver 1 mile(s) from campus in Gunnison 126 mile(s) from campus in Grand Junction HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 62% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 90% of freshmen, 38% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Mountaineer Crimson and slate Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Soccer x x Swimming And Diving x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x Wrestling x x

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports cheerleading, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), wrestling baseball, cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, volleyball Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,495 Women 1,053 (42.2%) Men 1,442 (57.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,939 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 412 Yes 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7% Asian 3.1% Black/African-American 11.0% Hispanic/Latino 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 73.0% White 7.1% Unknown 0.3% from 8 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 41.4% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 45.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 25% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018