About Us

The first college on Colorado’s Western Slope and the fourth oldest public college in the state, Western Colorado University in Gunnison offers more than 75 academic programs. Small class sizes ensure a personalized education delivered by expert faculty. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Colleges in the West for the past five years in a row, Western’s location, academic excellence and value combine to offer students a private college experience at an affordable cost. For more information, visit go.western.edu or join us on social media.