Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Western Colorado University · Rankings
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division II schools
5
Top 10% finishes
of 64 lists
#7
Best standing
Biological sciences · Division II
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Western Colorado University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division II schools.
#7Best for biological sciencesof 294 in Division II · #59 nationally17.5%#10Best for mathematics & statisticsof 294 in Division II · #159 nationally2.0%#11Best for kinesiology, parks & recreationof 294 in Division II · #20 nationally17.8%#12Best for architectureof 294 in Division II · #170 nationally0.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $108,799 | #46 of 295 | #437 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $69,562 | #110 of 297 | #557 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $82,044 | #117 of 295 | #556 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $8,432,797 | #140 of 297 | #524 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $8,432,797 | #146 of 297 | #531 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $2,307,129 | #170 of 295 | #523 of 1,054 | |
| Spending per athlete | $18,332 | #178 of 297 | #560 of 1,060 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 41% | #188 of 294 | #460 of 662 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $33,005 | #216 of 295 | #800 of 1,052 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $3,486 | #247 of 295 | #601 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $3,470 | #261 of 297 | #619 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $21,898 | #267 of 297 | #935 of 1,058 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women coaching women's teams | 50% | #80 of 294 | #367 of 1,055 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 460 | #83 of 297 | #407 of 1,063 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 12.9% | #143 of 297 | #485 of 1,060 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 13.5 | #261 of 297 | #1,019 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 9 | #276 of 297 | #1,029 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest test scores | 1,120 | #65 of 173 | #506 of 774 | |
| Best first-year retention | 73% | #128 of 299 | #722 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 51% | #144 of 299 | #762 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 3,283 | #150 of 273 | #749 of 1,049 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 18:1 | #242 of 299 | #896 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 97% | #244 of 273 | #991 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for biological sciences | 17.5% | #7 of 294 | #59 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 2.0% | #10 of 294 | #159 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 17.8% | #11 of 294 | #20 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #12 of 294 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.0% | #37 of 294 | #208 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 2.3% | #38 of 294 | #230 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 2.3% | #40 of 294 | #195 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 6.6% | #47 of 294 | #207 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #52 of 294 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 5.0% | #54 of 294 | #277 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 5.6% | #80 of 294 | #433 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 8.6% | #96 of 294 | #354 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 4.0% | #109 of 294 | #452 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #127 of 294 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 16.8% | #173 of 294 | #558 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #174 of 294 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #220 of 294 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 2.3% | #229 of 294 | #729 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #261 of 294 | #886 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $10,573 | #83 of 298 | #289 of 1,072 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $10,442 | #87 of 293 | #173 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $38,751 | #129 of 293 | #277 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $17,709 | #145 of 299 | #386 of 1,081 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $38,751 | #165 of 293 | #788 of 1,064 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 54% | #168 of 293 | #665 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $10,442 | #207 of 293 | #891 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 93 mi | #19 of 299 | #27 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 48% | #45 of 299 | #201 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 3,569 | #117 of 299 | #509 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 27% | #119 of 299 | #516 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 56 | #128 of 292 | #479 of 1,073 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 1% | #151 of 299 | #581 of 1,085 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 72% | #158 of 299 | #500 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 3,569 | #183 of 299 | #577 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 52% | #250 of 299 | #834 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 0 | #257 of 299 | #1,008 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 3.4% | #269 of 299 | #812 of 1,079 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 1.49 | #41 of 223 | #216 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.28 | #82 of 223 | #231 of 813 | |
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 1.49 | #183 of 223 | #598 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1990 | #135 of 300 | #762 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division II programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 256 peers | #181 of 256 | #220 of 256 | #31 of 256 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Men's Basketball · 293 peers | #173 of 293 | #141 of 293 | #151 of 293 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 294 peers | #114 of 294 | #119 of 294 | #112 of 294 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Football · 158 peers | #50 of 158 | #76 of 158 | #28 of 158 | — | Football lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 91 peers | #25 of 91 | #51 of 91 | #13 of 91 | — | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 229 peers | #83 of 229 | #200 of 229 | #9 of 229 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 255 peers | #67 of 255 | #226 of 255 | #10 of 255 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 283 peers | #103 of 283 | #78 of 283 | #186 of 283 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
| Men's Wrestling · 72 peers | #1 of 72 | #2 of 72 | #4 of 72 | — | Men's Wrestling lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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