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Explore our programs and learning opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else in higher education. At Western, students are immersed in experiential learning, guided by professors who care, in an outdoor landscape like no other.
Western Colorado University prepares its 2,900 intellectually adventurous students to thrive professionally through a combination of more than 100 cutting-edge programs, a traditional liberal arts curricula and immersive real-world experiences.
Through immersive academics, an emphasis on career readiness and a unique model for hands-on learning, we transform our students into dedicated professionals who enjoy bold and exciting careers.
The official athletics website for the Western Colorado University Mountaineer.
Western Colorado University (WCU or Western) is a public university in Gunnison, Colorado. It enrolls approximately 2,600 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, with 25 percent coming from out of state.
Western Colorado University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog. A PDF of the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog. Western Colorado University 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog. A PDF of the 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog
Western Colorado University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and employer. We encourage applications for admission or employment and participation in other University programs and activities by all individuals.
Student programs offer students the opportunity for direct participation in activities involving their mental, physical, spiritual, or career-related development. Services assist students both in making their way through Western and in making the transition to their post-graduate lives.
Western Colorado University is a public institution that was founded in 1901. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,098 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 125 acres.
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Western Colorado University offers a dynamic blend of academic excellence, unique experiential learning opportunities and world-class adventures. By nurturing your individuality and potential, we’ll support your pursuit of a prosperous future—starting with your application to Western.
