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General Information About Western State College of Colorado 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.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Town: Remote
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,311 Percent Admitted 72% Men Admitted 73% Women Admitted 71% Full Time Retention Rate 54% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 450 550 Math 470 580 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 24 English 19 23 Math 18 24 Writing 19 25
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $6,104 Room & Board Charge $7,456 Books & Supplies Cost $1,500 Dorm Capacity 1,045 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,380,216 Other Federal Grants $240,359 Scholarships & Fellowships $4,016,816 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $3,911,392 Average Grant Dollars Issued $398,488 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $2,008,408 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 2,382 Native American 21 Asian 19 African American 42 Hispanic 124 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 1,930 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 107