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Western Colorado University
  • 4 Year
  • GUNNISON, CO
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Western Colorado University
#627 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • GUNNISON, CO
  • 391 reviews
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    Students at Western Colorado University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Active
      39%
    • Hippie
      28%
    • No applicable umbrella term
      22%
    • Environmentalist
      11%
    Female Undergrads
    42%
    Male Undergrads
    58%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      74%
    • Out-of-State
      26%
    • International
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      31%
    • 18-19
      30%
    • 20-21
      23%
    • 22-24
      10%
    • Over 25
      7%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      26%
    • $30k-$48k
      15%
    • $49k-$75k
      18%
    • $76k-$110k
      13%
    • $110k+
      28%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    38%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 24 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 24 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian
      1%
    • Hispanic
      8%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      14%
    • White
      69%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Republican
      38%
    • Democratic
      23%
    • Independent
      23%
    • I don't care about politics
      15%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      12%
    • Liberal
      32%
    • Moderate
      12%
    • Conservative
      8%
    • Very conservative
      4%
    • Libertarian
      8%
    • Not sure
      24%
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