Gunnison, CO · Public university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $10,813 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $22,837 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,286 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,350 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,833 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,175 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,658 less than the sticker price — about 39% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Track & Field (179), Football (147), Wrestling (49), Basketball (16) |
| Women’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (166), Soccer (39), Swimming & Diving (34), Volleyball (17), Basketball (16) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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