Head Coach
Brooks Miller
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Miller | Head Coach | brooksmiller@ferris.edu |
About Ferris State University Basketball
Ferris State basketball has built something that matters, a program where development is deliberate and winning is the byproduct. Head coach Andy Bronkema runs an operation that values growth, accountability, and the kind of depth that comes from recruiting players who actually want to be there. In the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the Bulldogs compete at a level where talent is real and margins are thin, meaning your individual improvement directly impacts team success. What sets this program apart is how seriously it takes the player's journey. Bronkema's approach emphasizes skill development, defensive intensity, and the mental toughness required to compete in Division II. You'll find a culture where earned minutes mean something, where walk-ons earn respect, and where the coaching staff invests in your future beyond basketball. Big Rapids might not be a major metro, but that's exactly the point, fewer distractions, stronger team cohesion, and a community that rallies behind the Bulldogs. This is a program for players who understand that elite doesn't require a blue-collar label. It requires commitment to the process and willingness to out-compete opponents night after night. If you're serious about playing meaningful minutes while developing into a complete player, Ferris State offers that pathway. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$8,402/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
8,106
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,402 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,356 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,796 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,055 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,313 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,650 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,106
- Average net price
- $8,402 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,736 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,736 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Davenport University
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 3,134 | Avg. net price $17,623 |
Ferris State University
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Location Big Rapids, MI | Enrollment 8,106 | Avg. net price $8,402 |
Grand Valley State University
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Location Allendale, MI | Enrollment 18,854 | Avg. net price $16,495 |
Lake Superior State University
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Location Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Enrollment 1,325 | Avg. net price $9,782 |
Michigan Technological University
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 5,955 | Avg. net price $13,446 |
Northern Michigan University
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Location Marquette, MI | Enrollment 6,556 | Avg. net price $12,759 |
Purdue University Northwest
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Location Hammond, IN | Enrollment 5,671 | Avg. net price $6,223 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 5,989 | Avg. net price $12,147 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Location Kenosha, WI | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $11,233 |
Wayne State University
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 15,587 | Avg. net price $11,212 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferris State University D2?
Yes, Ferris State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ferris State University men's basketball.
What conference is Ferris State University in?
Ferris State University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ferris State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,402 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 Ferris State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,106 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ferris State 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Ferris State University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.