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Western Colorado University Men's Wrestling

Welcome to the Western Colorado University men's wrestling recruiting profile. Western Colorado competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference from Gunnison, Colorado. Led by head coach Charles Pipher, 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.
49
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
Staff
Charles Pipher
Head Coach
Shana Benson
Men's Wrestling Wrestling Director of Operations
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Charlie Pipher
Head Wrestling Coach
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Donovan McMahill
Men's Wrestling Assistant Wrestling Coach
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Glenn Garrison
Men's Wrestling Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 22% of D2 men's wrestling 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
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 46% of D2 men's wrestling 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 84% of D2 men's wrestling programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,153,785
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$84,516
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (970) 943-2119

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