West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia's Appalachian foothills. Founded in 1890, it offers career-focused programs in nursing, business, education, and criminal justice. Students rave about small classes, personalized faculty attention, tight-knit community, and strong athletics.

State

West Virginia

Student Population

1,000

Acceptance Rate

93%

GPA Range

2.9-3.3

SAT Range

890-1130

Common Majors

Business, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Education

"WesCo Welcome Week's talent show packs McCuskey but rural roads flood after rain. We do Bobcat Bonfire pep rallies and senior brick walks, though heat blasts through April. Commuter parking fills by 7:30 AM. Chapel attendance waivers save athletes during road trips."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$31,700–$34,100

Conference

Mountain East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

82-88

Men's Team Notes

West Virginia Wesleyan men’s golf averaged about 79–80 per player per round, with team totals near 320 over four counting scores. The team posted frequent 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed regional‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance despite a relatively high‑total average.

Women's Team Notes

West Virginia Wesleyan women’s golf likely averaged about 82–88 per player per round, with team totals commonly in the mid‑330s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, remained competitive in multi‑round tournaments, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jason Westfall

Women's Coach

Jason Westfall

Men's Email

westfall.j@wvwc.edu

Women's Email

westfall.j@wvwc.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jason Westfall was announced as the new head men's golf coach at West Virginia Wesleyan, guiding Bobcats picked fourth in 2025-26 MEC preseason poll. He oversees talents like Francisco Taboada (2024 PING All-American) through events at Whispering Woods, focusing on postseason bids from Buckhannon, WV campus.

Women's Coach Bio

Westfall is no stranger to Buckhannon or West Virginia Wesleyan College. A graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School (BUHS), he earned multiple honors in both basketball and golf, including 1996–97 All-NCAC, 1996–97 All-State, and 1997 NCAC Conference Player of the Year.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"WesCo Welcome Week's talent show packs McCuskey but rural roads flood after rain. We do Bobcat Bonfire pep rallies and senior brick walks, though heat blasts through April. Commuter parking fills by 7:30 AM. Chapel attendance waivers save athletes during road trips."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

West Virginia Wesleyan women’s golf likely averaged about 82–88 per player per round, with team totals commonly in the mid‑330s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, remained competitive in multi‑round tournaments, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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