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About WSCU

At a Glance

Faculty
  • Approximately 96 percent of WSCU's classes are taught by full-time faculty.
  • More than 90 percent of WSCU's faculty hold the highest degrees in their field.
  • 91 percent of WSCU classes have fewer than 35 students.                 
Facilities
  • Over the past 5 years, $127 million has been invested in WSCU's physical plant.
  • Recent renovations in Kelley Hall and the new Borick Business Building and the University Center all earned LEED certification.
  • The University Center houses café-inspired dining, an outdoor fire pit and a 3D movie theater.
Enrollment
  • WSCU features 2,300 students from all 50 states and all Colorado counties.
  • Approximately 93 percent of WSCU students travel more than 100 miles to attend.
  • More than 30 percent of WSCU students are from outside of Colorado.
Community
  • Eighty-five percent of Gunnison County is public land.
  • Gunnison is 30 minutes from Crested Butte Mountain Resort and 45 minutes from Monarch Mountain Ski Area.
  • The average snowfall in Gunnison is 54 inches; 300 inches in Crested Butte.
  • Located 11 miles from Gunnison, the Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado.
  • The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park offers recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, rock climbing and kayaking.
History
  • Western State Colorado University was the first public liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River.
  • Founded in 1901 as Colorado State Normal School, just 12 years later, we became Western State College of Colorado. In 2012, we became Western State Colorado University.
Accreditation
  • Western State Colorado University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Student Profile

Fletcher Davis

Fletcher Davis

“Western is the best place to work hard and play hard. And, when I need a moment to myself, the picnic table by Quigley hall is the best spot on campus for some quiet time.”