Overview

With Geology from Western Colorado University you’ll live and learn in one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world—the Gunnison Basin in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Graduates with Geology from Western Colorado University will:

meet or exceed the American Geological Institute standards.

be prepared to pursue a graduate degree and excel professionally as an environmental consultant, geological surveyor, mine geologist and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Computer Science

Geographic Information Systems

Physical Geology

Historical Geology

Geoscience Writing

Mineralogy

Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Geomorphology

Structural Geology

Field Geology

Calculus

Probability and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gunnison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

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General requirements

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.

Submit your official high school and/or college transcripts.

An admissions essay following the prompt “Why Western?” (optional)

A personal statement (optional)

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

A resume (optional)

Submit the $30 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Out-of-State

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10956 USD / year

≈ 10956 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident Tuition (with COF): $7,476

Living costs

Gunnison

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Graduates with Geology from Western Colorado University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Gunnison

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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