The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7 with pilot cars. Learn more here.

PURSUING EDUCATION IN GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE

ROOM TO ROAM. ROOM TO GROW.

The Gunnison Valley has extensive educational opportunities to choose from, highlighted by Western Colorado University and a top-rated public school district. The Gunnison Valley only has a population of about 16,000 people total. However, the learning opportunities for individuals of all ages rival larger cities in caliber and outright win in terms of intimacy and accessibility. Average educational attainment of our citizens in this Valley is far higher than the state average.

From the Gunnison Observatory and Western Colorado University in the south end of the Valley to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and the Adaptive Sports Center in the north end, opportunities for educational experiences here in the Gunnison Valley are one of our greatest assets.

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NEVER-NEVER LAND // PETER NOON

Home To Big Dreamers and Doers.

Work Hard. Play, Harder

Ski in the morning, head to work in the afternoon and still have time leftover for night classes. Regardless of what you’re pursuing, chances are you can find it here. We take an enormous amount of pride in offering a venue for ambitious learners and eager adventurers.

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GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Gunnison Watershed School District has top-rated schools on a state-wide and nation-wide scale. Outstanding teachers, rich extracurricular experiences and community support for education mean that our K-12 students have the opportunity to receive an excellent education here.

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Western Colorado University

Part of the well-regarded state university system in Colorado, Western offers a great education at an affordable price. Some of the top programs include geology, exercise science and the first Outdoor Industry MBA program in the United States.

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ICELab Innovation Center

The ICELab is Gunnison’s all-in-one business resource center. The facility includes open coworking space, private office space, fully equipped conference rooms and even a coffee-shop. Our prime location in Escalante Terrace on the Western Colorado University campus makes the ICELab an ideal fusion point for the business community, the University and the students.

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