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Interested in attending Western Colorado University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Western Colorado University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

100
%
Acceptance rate
1250
SAT Midpoint
August 22
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Western Colorado University?

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Western Colorado accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,115 people applied and 3,106 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1515 / 1519 (100%)
Men
1591 / 1596 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Western Colorado University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Western Colorado University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Western Colorado University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Western Colorado considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Western Colorado University?

1250
SAT Midpoint

Grades

1% of freshmen who attended Western Colorado were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 9% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

29%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

10%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
610
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
608
Verbal Mean
640
75th Percentile
683
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
Composite Mean
1250
75th Percentile
1340

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Western Colorado University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 22
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification
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