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Western Colorado University Women's Basketball

Western Colorado University (WCU) · Gunnison, Colorado · Public university

Acceptance rate100%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate50%finish within six years
Undergraduates3,568Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Western Colorado University Women's Basketball coaches

Coaches at Western Colorado University who recruit Women's Basketball, head coach first.

Athletics

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
Academics

How you compare

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

SATMiddle 50%: 1163–1353
ACTMiddle 50%: 22–26

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Popular majors

AccountingAnthropology, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness/Corporate Communications, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
50% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

In-state tuitionFor Colorado residents$7,308
Out-of-state tuition$20,424
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,711
Campus

Where it is

Western Colorado University in Gunnison.

Location
Gunnison, Colorado
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
western.edu
Overview

About Western Colorado University Women's Basketball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

K.C. Bassett, the Head Women's Basketball Coach, leads the Western Colorado University Women's Basketball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Western Colorado University (WCU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball 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.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Western Colorado University Women's Basketball

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail K.C. Bassett, the Head Women's Basketball Coach and Jason Walker, the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Western Colorado University has 3 coaches for Women's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game 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 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so K.C. can watch without scrolling.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Questions

Western Colorado University Women's Basketball 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 Women's Basketball, 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 Women's Basketball in?

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Does Western Colorado University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Basketball?

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 Women's Basketball have?

3 coaches, led by K.C. Bassett, the Head Women's Basketball 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 Women's Basketball 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