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Western Colorado University Men's Football

Welcome to the Western Colorado University men's football recruiting profile. Western Colorado competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference from Gunnison, Colorado. Led by head coach Jas Bains, Western Colorado University pairs a 100% acceptance rate with a 50% graduation rate and a $17,711 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
147
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,959
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100%
State
Colorado
City
Gunnison
Address
1 Western Way

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 78% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%83%'21-2263%'22-2383%'23-2485%'24-2577%'25-26
Staff
Jake Van Groll
Assistant Football Coach - Assistant Head Coach/defensive Line/special Teams Coordinator
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Jack Jones
Football Student Assistant Coach
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Kyle Gaster
Football Student Assistant Coach
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Joe McLain
Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator
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Todd Auer
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
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John Roy
Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Line
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John Gonzales
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Backs
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Jostein Clarke
Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 28% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$40,037
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,833
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 32% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,308
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,424
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,760
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,711
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 67% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,121,742
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$242,634
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (970) 943-2119

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