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Pennsylvania Western University Football

Pennsylvania Western University (PW) · California, Pennsylvania · Public university

Acceptance rate94%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate52%finish within six years
Undergraduates10,834Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty18 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Pennsylvania Western University Football coaches

Coaches at Pennsylvania Western University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Pennsylvania Western University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
calvulcans.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 940–1140
ACTMiddle 50%: 17–25

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Popular majors

AccountingAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherAmerican/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/JurisprudenceAnthropology, GeneralArabic Language and LiteratureArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt Therapy/Therapist
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
18 : 1
Graduation rate
52% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Pennsylvania residents$7,716
Out-of-state tuition$11,574
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,094
Campus

Where it is

Pennsylvania Western University in California.

Location
California, Pennsylvania
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
pennwest.edu
Overview

About Pennsylvania Western University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Gary Dunn, the Head Football Coach, leads the Pennsylvania Western University Football staff of 6 coaches, verified June 2026. Pennsylvania Western University (PW) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school in California, Pennsylvania with 10,834 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,094 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Pennsylvania Western University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Gary Dunn, the Head Football Coach and Jawan Turner, the Assistant Football Coach. Pennsylvania Western University has 6 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. 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.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Gary can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Pennsylvania Western University typically score 940–1140 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Pennsylvania Western University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Pennsylvania Western University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Pennsylvania Western University D2?

Yes. Pennsylvania Western University competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Is Pennsylvania Western University public or private?

Pennsylvania Western University is a public school in California, Pennsylvania.

What conference is Pennsylvania Western University Football in?

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Does Pennsylvania Western University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western University Football have?

6 coaches, led by Gary Dunn, the Head Football Coach.

How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?

In-state tuition is $7,716 and out-of-state tuition is $11,574 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,094.

What is the Pennsylvania Western University acceptance rate?

94% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?

Admitted students typically score 940–1140 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Pennsylvania Western University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026