Western Colorado University academic programs promote intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students prepared to assume constructive their communities. The University provides students with a solid foundation of skills in communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Western Colorado University offers a private college experience at an affordable cost, deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We deliver a full, 4-year liberal arts curriculum with graduate programs on a gorgeous residential campus in Gunnison. With an average class size of just 17 students, professors handcraft each student’s education to fit their interests and prepare them for a career. And Western offers all of this at one of the best educational values in the state of Colorado. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.