Head Coach
Zac Claus
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Zac Claus | Head Men's Basketball Coach | zclaus@western.edu |
| Janine Pleau | Head Athletic Trainer - FB, MBB/WBB | jpleau@western.edu |
| Gabe Flory | Assistant Sports Performance Coach | gflory@western.edu |
| Gregg Petcoff | Assistant Athletics Director for Communications | gpetcoff@western.edu |
About Western Colorado University Basketball
Western Colorado University offers a realistic path for student-athletes who want to compete in NCAA Division II while earning a degree from an institution with strong regional reputation. Head Coach Bradd Schafer leads a program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference that prioritizes development and playing time over recruiting hype. You'll play meaningful minutes as a contributor rather than waiting years for opportunity, that matters for your game and your resume. The economics work: tuition is manageable, and the Mountain West location keeps costs reasonable while you build your credential. Gunnison's tight-knit athletic community means coaches know your name, your work ethic, and your trajectory. You're not a number in a 15,000-student factory. Business, engineering, and education programs hold particular strength, so you're pairing basketball with degrees that employers recognize. This is where players serious about development without astronomical price tags find their fit. The RMAC is competitive, you'll face quality opponents and learn what it takes to win at this level. Transfer portal positioning is real here: showing you can perform at Division II, then moving up, is a legitimate path many have taken. Schafer's system develops fundamentals and basketball IQ. If you want playing time, genuine coaching attention, and an affordable degree in a community that values student-athletes, Western Colorado deserves your consideration. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$16,756/yr
Grad rate
48%
Enrollment
1,586
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,756 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,201 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,687 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,951 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,593 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,671 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,586
- Average net price
- $16,756 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,511 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,963 / year
- Graduation rate
- 48%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Adams State University
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Location Alamosa, CO | Enrollment 1,250 | Avg. net price $8,585 |
Black Hills State University
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Location Spearfish, SD | Enrollment 1,928 | Avg. net price $19,252 |
Chadron State College
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Location Chadron, NE | Enrollment 1,540 | Avg. net price $12,662 |
Colorado Christian University
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Location Lakewood, CO | Enrollment 5,549 | Avg. net price $28,605 |
Colorado Mesa University
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Location Grand Junction, CO | Enrollment 8,143 | Avg. net price $14,808 |
Colorado School of Mines
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Location Golden, CO | Enrollment 6,155 | Avg. net price $32,901 |
Colorado State University Pueblo
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Location Pueblo, CO | Enrollment 3,042 | Avg. net price $8,851 |
Fort Lewis College
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Location Durango, CO | Enrollment 3,079 | Avg. net price $20,090 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 15,002 | Avg. net price $13,803 |
New Mexico Highlands University
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Location Las Vegas, NM | Enrollment 1,451 | Avg. net price $18,315 |
Regis University
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 2,627 | Avg. net price $18,133 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Location Rapid City, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,827 |
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Location Colorado Springs, CO | Enrollment 8,697 | Avg. net price $14,954 |
Western Colorado University
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Location Gunnison, CO | Enrollment 1,586 | Avg. net price $16,756 |
Westminster College
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Location Salt Lake City, UT | Enrollment 823 | Avg. net price $22,516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Colorado University D2?
Yes, Western Colorado University is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western Colorado University men's basketball.
What conference is Western Colorado University in?
Western Colorado University competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western Colorado University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,756 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Western Colorado University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,586 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western Colorado University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Western Colorado University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Western Colorado University require.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.