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Western State College of Colorado, established in 1901, is located in Gunnison, Colorado. Founded as The Colorado State Normal School for Children, it was given the name Western State College in 1923. The college offers a variety of degrees and programs in areas such as sociology, geology, business administration, environmental studies, and mathematics.
Western State College's sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II. Nicknamed the Mountaineers, the teams participate in soccer, baseball, rugby, adventure racing, ice hockey, mountain bike and road cycling. Clubs and associations available to the students include the Native American Student Council, the Latter Day Saints Association, Alpha Kappa Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Asian Pacific Islander Club. 91.1 KWSB is the campus radio.
Western State College Of Colorado is in Gunnison, CO. Gunnison is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Western State College Of Colorado issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Western State College Of Colorado are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 560 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Western State College Of Colorado are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,146 students study at the school (in 2007).
Part-time study is common at Western State College Of Colorado. The school offers a real campus feel. Western State College Of Colorado makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western State promotes intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students and graduates citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national, and global communities. Western helps its students to develop the skills and commitments needed to continue learning for the rest of their lives and strives to unifying academic domains which have traditionally existed separately: the sciences, the liberal arts, and professional programs. The College provides students with a solid foundation of skills in written and spoken communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Programs encourage a breadth and depth of knowledge, which will serve as a foundation for a professional career or graduate study, and an appreciation of values appropriate to a liberally educated individual."
More complete details are provided below.
Western State College Of Colorado
600 N Adams
Gunnison, CO 81231
General Phone: (970) 943-0120
http://www.western.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 101 | business, accounting, MIS |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 90 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science |
| Liberal Arts | 89 | sociology, English, history, economics, political science, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, anthropology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Science | 48 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 45 | fine arts |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | environmental science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Western State College Of Colorado in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 465 | 22 |
In 2007, Western State College Of Colorado had a total enrollment of 2,146 students (1,985 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 78% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Western State College Of Colorado offers campus housing for 1,130 of its 1,985 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Gunnison, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,342 | 1,217 | 91% | 569 | 47% |
| Men | 806 | 725 | 90% | 370 | 51% |
| Women | 536 | 492 | 92% | 199 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,586 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,418 |
| Room and board | $ 7,812 |
| Room charge | $ 3,930 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,592 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,446 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,625 |
Financial Aid:
Western State College Of Colorado participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137200)
Western State College Of Colorado has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $51,896 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $78,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $65,570 | 15 | $61,282 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $48,414 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $49,381 | 9 | $48,681 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $39,593 | 14 | $40,992 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $53,108 | 39 | $50,835 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 52 | 215 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 44 | 21 | 65 |
| Basketball | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 17 | 36 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western State College Of Colorado Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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