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Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University

About

More than one hundred years old, Western Colorado University is a public university that offers 100+ four-year degrees, as well seven master's track programs, five of which are accelerated five-year programs. In 2017, Forbes magazine designated Western Colorado University as one of the top 100 institutions in the West and in 2019, Western received an $80 million dollar gift from alumnus Paul Rady to partner with CU Boulder to create a world class school of Computer Science and Engineering in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Sitting atop the world at 7,702 feet, Western was named three times by Elevation Outdoors magazine as the "Top Adventure School in the West." Having an average class size of fourteen, Western offers a one of kind opportunity for world class education in a small town environment.

Western student Justine Chang won TEACH Colorado's $1,000 "Shape the Future" scholarship. See her reason for teaching below!

Justine Chang Scholarship Winner

 

  • College or University
  • Gunnison

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Amy Jo Odubhaigh

The year long residency experience was invaluable. I felt like my student teaching was my first year teaching.

Amy Jo Odubhaigh

Western Colorado University

Programs

Master’s & licensure

Licensure + Master of Arts in Education

  • From 24 to 60 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Program Info

Western offers a high quality, affordable and convenient online program. Our resident's complete coursework and a year-long internship resulting in a teaching license in one year and Master of Education in two. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, graduate students have the benefit of a rich, supportive structure and develop meaningful relationships with their coaches and support team who provide ongoing support and guidance. Our graduates are competitive and successful—96% of our graduates are employed as full-time teachers, usually at the schools they most want to work. Further, in surveys, Western Master's Program graduates regularly stated that they found full-time positions with ease, despite the competitive market for teachers and principals.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Jul. 15, 2025

    Fall
  • Mar. 15, 2026

    Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $12,879

    In State Tuition

  • $12,879

    Out of State Tuition

  • $50

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Western Colorado University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Western Colorado University to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Donald P. Timm Scholarship: For graduate students who are degree-seeking, demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average. Eight to ten scholarships of up to $1,000 are available to students enrolled in the licensure year of the program. Two to three scholarships of up to $500 are available to students who have earned their teaching license and are pursuing a master's degree in Education.

Exceptional Resident Award: For those students seeking licensure who stand out as promising teachers, exhibits curiosity and is innovative in lesson design and delivery. Recipients receive recognition at graduation with a cord and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel expenses to attend graduation at Western Scholarship. Three graduate credits to be used towards completion of a master's degree at Western.

Education Department ScholarshipAwarded on a competitive basis by the Education Department to a limited number of incoming Licensure + M.A. in Education students who demonstrate the potential to make outstanding contributions to the profession. Awards range between $500 and $1,500. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a conferred undergraduate or graduate degree, a demonstrated financial need, and a proven dedication to or intention to work with students in rural areas or with underrepresented populations.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Agriculture 7-12
Art K-12
Art K-12
Business 7-12
Drama K-12
English 7-12
Family & Consumer Sciences 7-12
Instructional Technology K-12
Language Arts 7-12
Marketing 7-12
Mathematics 7-12
Music K-12
Physical Education K-12
Science 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Special Education K-12
Technology Education 7-12
Theatre K-12
World Languages K-12

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    31%

    69%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    1%

    1%

    3%

    13%

    0%

    78%

    4%

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