Admissions Office

Western State Colorado University
600 N. Adams Street
Gunnison, CO 81231

(800) 876-5309
Fax: (970) 943-2363
admissions@western.edu

Applying to WSCU

Freshmen Applicants

The freshman application is for students who are (or soon will be) high school graduates and have not attended another college after graduating from high school. Students who have completed their junior year in high school may apply for admission at any time after August 15.

WSCU is a moderately selective institution. Your admission depends on your academic record, ACT or SAT scores and extracurricular activities. We seek students with the ability to succeed and to take advantage of all that WSCU has to offer.

Freshmen Application Instructions

1. Complete and submit WSCU’s Online Application.
2. Submit the $30 application fee (can be paid online with the online application)
3. Have your college advisor/guidance counselor send WSCU your Official High School Transcripts
4. Send your ACT or SAT scores. WSCU's ACT code is 0536, and our SAT code is 4946.
5. Submit a list of all high school or college-credit courses you are currently taking, or will take prior to attending WSCU.
6. GED students must submit a copy of their high school equivalency certificate and GED scores.

Optional information includes an essay (typed, double-spaced) on a topic of your choice and letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or others who can speak to your academic ability, character and ability to succeed.

Send materials to:

Western State Colorado University
Admissions Office
600 N. Adams Street
Gunnison, CO 81231
Fax: (970) 943-2363

Requirements for New Freshmen Applicants

High School Students

If you will be or have graduated from an accredited high school, you will need to have:

• 4 units of English,
• 4 units of math, including two units of algebra, a unit of geometry and an additional unit of math,
• 3 units of natural or physical science,
• 3 units of social science and
• 1 unit of foreign language.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale of college-prep courses) and/or rank in the upper 60% of your graduating class. Weighted GPAs are considered.
• A score of 19 or higher on the ACT or 900 on the SAT. The writing portion of the ACT and SAT tests are not required for admission.

GED Students

If you have not graduated from high school but have successfully completed a GED program with a minimum average score of 500 overall and a minimum of 410 in each area, we will consider your application for admission.

Applicants with a GED must also provide ACT or SAT scores. High school transcripts and two letters of recommendation are highly recommended.

Credit for Advanced Placement Courses

WSCU recognizes that many students have taken Advanced Placement tests, CLEP tests and/or participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The following links provide specific equivalencies for individual tests. A minimum score of 3 is required for credit to be granted for most Advanced Placement tests (for some a score of 4 is required). WSCU will grant International Baccalaureate credit for tests with a score of 4 or better. Students may be awarded a maximum of 18 credits from CLEP exams.

Notification

Typically, you will receive your admission decision three-four weeks after we have received all of your application materials.

Confirming Your Enrollment

Once you’ve made your decision to attend WSCU, you may confirm your enrollment and reserve your spot in the in-coming class by submitting your $200 tuition deposit. You will need to submit your deposit before you can register for classes.

You can submit your deposit by check or by credit card by contacting the cashier's office at (970) 943-3003.