Gunnison, CO
Western Colorado University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,504 | 2,107 | 454 | 84% |
| 2020 | 2,625 | 2,323 | 420 | 89% |
| 2021 | 3,243 | 2,947 | 456 | 91% |
| 2022 | 3,116 | 2,862 | 439 | 92% |
| 2023 | 3,283 | 3,200 | 423 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,571 of 1,614 women and 1,629 of 1,669 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Colorado University has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,200 of 3,283 applicants.
Less Selective. Western Colorado University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,283 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 423 enrolled.
No. Western Colorado University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 97% — it has become less selective.