Campus & Student Life at Western Colorado University

Home to about 2,749 undergraduates in 2020, Western is a small, public university located in Gunnison, Colorado. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Western offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Western Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Western. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Disability Services.

Western for the Military

While not a "service academy", Western does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western for Veterans Guide.

Western offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Western does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Western Colorado University

Western offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Western Colorado University

Western has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,749 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,616 (58.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,133 (41.2%).

Western Colorado University is Ranked #1,014 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western #1014 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Diversity Guide.

Western Colorado University Competes in the NCAA

Western has a total of 302 student athletes, 232 men and 70 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Colorado University Athletics