Western Colorado University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
3,569

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio

Western Colorado University promotes the personal and professional growth of its students and prepares them to become leaders in local, national and global communities. We help students reach their full potential through a dynamic blend of academic and professional disciplines, high standards of scholarship and a unique and supportive environment. If you’re looking for an academic adventure with a smaller classroom setting, Western might be the perfect place for you. On campus, you can get to know your fellow students and your professors in programs that focus on immersive learning, hands-on research, and taking advantage of our incredible location – the Gunnison Valley.

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Overview

Founded	1901
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,535
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,034
Transfer Students	122
Programs	22 Programs
Courses	880 Courses
Transfer Agreements	8 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,814 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,004
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,083
Books and Supplies	$23,683

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

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Tuition and Fees:

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Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

209
Transfer Applications Accepted:

204
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

106

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.3 (on a 4.0 scale)
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended are required. If you have less than 24 credit hours* completed at the time of application, you must request your official high school transcript be sent to Western.
Letters of Recommendation:

Optional (if you feel your application may need extra support)
Essay:

Optional (if you feel your application may need extra support)
Apply Here:

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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C- is the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 90 credits or courses that may be transferred from two-year and four-year institutions. You must complete 30 credits in residence at Western Colorado to earn a bachelor's degree.