Western Colorado University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Colorado University. The acceptance rate at Western Colorado University is 92%. Out of 3,116 applications received in 2023, 2,862 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Western Colorado University, the fee for the application is $30.

Students who submit their applications to Western Colorado University for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Western Colorado University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Western Colorado University's admissions stats.

Western Colorado University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	37%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	No

Western Colorado University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Colorado University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Western Colorado University?

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Western Colorado University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western Colorado University Admissions

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How To Get Into Western Colorado University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Colorado University. Western Colorado University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Western Colorado University accepted 92% of all applicants, approximately 2,862 of the 3,116 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Western Colorado University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Western Colorado University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Western Colorado University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Western Colorado University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Western Colorado University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Western Colorado University for more information on admission factors.

Western Colorado University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Western Colorado University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Western Colorado University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Colorado University?

Students admitted to Western Colorado University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At Western Colorado University 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 31% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Western Colorado University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	24%
3.75 and 3.99	17%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Western Colorado University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Colorado University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 37% of Western Colorado University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Western Colorado University?

To be competitive with other Western Colorado University applicants, you should strive to score between 1050 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Western Colorado University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Western Colorado University students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Western Colorado University students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at Western Colorado University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Western Colorado University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Western Colorado University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Western Colorado University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Western Colorado University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Colorado University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Western Colorado University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western Colorado University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western Colorado University.

Does Western Colorado University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Colorado University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western Colorado University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Western Colorado University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western Colorado University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Colorado University?

✅ Western Colorado University is not test optional.

What is Western Colorado University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Western Colorado University is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Colorado University?

❌ Western Colorado University does not offer early decision.

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