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Merit Scholarships
Immediately upon acceptance at Western, every student is considered for a Merit Scholarship. The amount is based on your high school GPA - see chart below.
Financial Aid Timeline
Merit Scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
% of Students Receive Aid
80
in grants and scholarships
1 Aug. 2022 Head to western.edu/apply or submit the Common Application.
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GPA
In-State
Per Year
Out-of-State
Per Year
3.35 TO 3.749
East Merit
$2,500
Basin Merit
$8,000
3.75 TO 3.999
Slate Merit
$3,500
Ridgeline Merit
$9,000
4.0
Taylor Merit
$4,500
Peak Merit
$10,000
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2 Oct. 1, 2022 Complete your FAFSA* and begin applying for scholarships in the Common Scholarship Application.
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3 Dec. 2022 Look for your First Look at Financial Aid Offer.
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Find more information on scholarships and aid opportunities at Western like the Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship, First Generation Scholarship, Presidential Promise and many additional opportunities through the Common Scholarship Application by visiting western.edu/aid.
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Send your official high school transcript to Western.
Complete and submit Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.
See how much merit aid you qualify for at western.edu/aid
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4 March 1, 2023 Complete your FAFSA/CASFA by the priority deadline to maximize your eligibility for loans and grants.
5 March 15, 2023 Look for your Financial Aid Next Steps and updates to your offer via your MyWestern account.
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Our clubs and organizations fall into four categories. View the complete list at western.edu/clubs.
Application Fee
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Submit the $30 application fee.*
Premier Ski Areas
Within 44 Miles of Campus
*Fee waivers from the ACT, SAT or counselor statements are acceptable.
SUPPORT SERVICES
9 Aug. 11, 2023 Scholarships, grants and loans are applied to your account in MyWestern.
7 May 1, 2023 Submit your tuition and housing deposits and submit your pre-registration survey.
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Academics • Chemistry Club • The Wildlife Society • Pre-Health Club
F4D Studio
Complete the Application
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50+ CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
• Academic Advising • Disability Services • Exploratory Program for Undeclared Students • Career Services • (Free) Mental Health Counseling
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• LEAD (Leadership, Engagement and Development) • Math Tutoring Center • Peer Tutoring • Veteran Benefits • Writing Center
6 April 1, 2023 Turn in your Western Common Scholarship Application.
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8 July 2023 Watch for your statement of charges in the mail in early July.
*Colorado residents who are ASSET students should submit the CASFA
16 Students |
Average Class Size
Students from neighboring states who demonstrate financial need are considered for an extra $1,000-per-year grant, assessed annually.
WUE
CP
Neighboring States
Out-of-State
Tuition
$6,936*
$18,960
Double Room
$5,304
$5,304
Board (15-meal/week plan)
$4,982
$4,982
Required Fees
$3,877.10
$3,877.10
Optional Fees
$250
$250
Total Annual Cost
$21,349.10
$33,373.10
*Reflects that the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend has been applied. Colorado residents can register for the COF at cof.college-assist.org. Total in-state tuition without COF is $10,056.
Wilderness Pursuits | western.edu/wp Wilderness Pursuits (WP) is Western’s on-campus outdoor gear rental and guiding service. From mountain biking to rock climbing to backcountry skiing and more, WP has the resources you need to recreate in the Gunnison Valley whether you’re new to an activity or have years of experience.
Mountain Sports
For additional information, visit western.edu/career.
Study Abroad
NCAA Division II
Gain a global perspective, experience new cultures and travel the world! Named a LendEDU Top 50 College for Study Abroad Programs, Western will ensure you have the tools you need to succeed while studying away, and help you navigate eligibility, credit transfer, financial aid and more.
gomountaineers.com/recruitme
Men’s • • • •
Basketball Cross Country Football Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) • Wrestling
EPIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Women’s • • • • •
Making the transition to college can be an intimidating one. That’s why we pair every incoming student with an EPIC (Experienced Peer Initiating Connections) Mentor. EPIC Mentors are upper-class students who empower you with the resources you need to connect with campus and the Gunnison community. Once you’re off and running, your EPIC Mentor will be there to answer any questions you have and to connect you with any solutions you may need. You can also drop by the Trailhead, the EPIC Mentors’ office, to get connected with campus resources, hang out, study or grab a coffee with an EPIC. Curious about EPIC Mentors? Visit western.edu/epic to learn more!
Basketball Cross Country Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) • Volleyball
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NCAA Division II Sports
Varsity Carley Clegg
Under the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Central Plains (CP) programs, students from certain states pay just 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2022-23, the discount is valued at $4,326.
In-State
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WUE/Central Plains Tuition Discount Programs
Go to western.edu/cost to calculate your estimated cost, and visit western.edu/finaid for more information on financial aid.
Art/Music/Theatre • Percussion Club
The Office of Career Services supports all Western students in the pursuit of meaningful careers and lives through individual and group advising, campus programming, and engagement with students, employers and alumni.
For additional information, visit western.edu/studyabroad.
Direct Costs for 2022-23 Academic Year
Passion • Meditation Club • Organics Guild • Spectrum
Multicultural Center • Amigos • Asian Pacific Islanders Club • Black Student Alliance • Native American Student Council • Polynesian Chant and Dance
ATHLETICS
Launch Your Career 10 Aug. 21, 2023 Pay your tuition bill or set up a payment plan by this date.
F4D Studio
FINANCIAL AID
Emma Brophy
APPLY TO WESTERN
• Cheerleading • Esports
western.edu/mountainsports • Alpine Skiing • Climbing • Freeride Skiing & Snowboarding • Mountain Biking • Nordic Skiing • Ski Mountaineering • Trail Running
Club Sports western.edu/clubsports • Men’s Baseball • Women’s Basketball • Boxing • Figure Skating (co-rec) • Ice Hockey • Men’s Lacrosse • Rugby • Soccer • Women’s Softball • Tennis (co-rec) • Women’s Volleyball
Intramural Sports
Western offers 14 co-ed intramural sports teams. To view a full list of teams, visit western.edu/intramuralsports.