Western Colorado University Football
Western Colorado University (WCU) · Gunnison, Colorado · Public university
Western Colorado University Football coaches
Coaches at Western Colorado University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Western Colorado University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gomountaineers.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 17 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 50% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Western Colorado University in Gunnison.
- Location
- Gunnison, Colorado
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Mountain
- Website
- western.edu
About Western Colorado University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jas Bains, the Head Football Coach, leads the Western Colorado University Football staff of 12 coaches, verified June 2026. Western Colorado University (WCU) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Western Colorado University is a public school in Gunnison, Colorado with 3,568 undergraduates, a 100% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,711 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Western Colorado University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jas Bains, the Head Football Coach and Jake Van Groll, the Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line & Special Teams Coordinator. Western Colorado University has 12 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Jas can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Western Colorado University typically score 1163–1353 on the SAT and 22–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Western Colorado University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Western Colorado University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Western Colorado University D2?
Yes. Western Colorado University competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Is Western Colorado University public or private?
Western Colorado University is a public school in Gunnison, Colorado.
What conference is Western Colorado University Football in?
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Does Western Colorado University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Western Colorado University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Western Colorado University Football have?
12 coaches, led by Jas Bains, the Head Football Coach.
How much does Western Colorado University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,308 and out-of-state tuition is $20,424 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,711.
What is the Western Colorado University acceptance rate?
100% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Colorado University?
Admitted students typically score 1163–1353 on the SAT and 22–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Western Colorado University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.