Head Coach
Larry Davis
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Mars Hill University Basketball
Mars Hill University offers a degree from an accredited institution paired with consistent playing opportunities in the South Atlantic Conference. Head coach Larry Davis runs a program that values player development and gives roster spots meaningful minutes rather than redshirt cycles. You'll compete against regional competition while earning a degree that transfers and holds value in the job market, something to consider when evaluating four-year commitments. The program suits players who want tangible development: improved conditioning, basketball IQ, and film that shows progress. Mars Hill doesn't operate as a stepping stone; it's a place where players finish their education, build a foundation, and either move into professional opportunities or transfer from a position of strength. Parents appreciate that the athletic investment aligns with academic completion, you're not choosing between basketball and your degree. The South Atlantic Conference schedule provides competitive basketball without the travel grind of Power Five conferences. You'll play in the mountains of western North Carolina, an area that supports athletics and offers a genuine college experience. Davis expects consistency in effort and coachability; he develops players who take ownership of their improvement. This is practical basketball: earn your degree, get your minutes, develop your game, and position yourself for whatever comes next. That's the value proposition. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$20,442/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
1,044
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,442 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,726 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,721 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,575 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,278 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,658 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,044
- Average net price
- $20,442 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,868 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,868 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, SC | Enrollment 3,183 | Avg. net price $24,068 |
Carson-Newman University
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Location Jefferson City, TN | Enrollment 1,387 | Avg. net price $18,130 |
Catawba College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 1,235 | Avg. net price $15,993 |
Coker University
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Location Hartsville, SC | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $24,908 |
Emory & Henry College
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Location Emory, VA | Enrollment 1,078 | Avg. net price $24,031 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Location Hickory, NC | Enrollment 1,359 | Avg. net price $18,641 |
Limestone University
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Location , SC | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Lincoln Memorial University
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Location Harrogate, TN | Enrollment 1,572 | Avg. net price $21,394 |
Mars Hill University
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Location Mars Hill, NC | Enrollment 1,044 | Avg. net price $20,442 |
Newberry College
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Location Newberry, SC | Enrollment 1,479 | Avg. net price $22,104 |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Location Wise, VA | Enrollment 1,101 | Avg. net price $5,869 |
Tusculum University
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Location Greeneville, TN | Enrollment 785 | Avg. net price $20,508 |
Wingate University
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Location Wingate, NC | Enrollment 2,668 | Avg. net price $21,511 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mars Hill University D2?
Yes, Mars Hill University is an NCAA Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Mars Hill University men's basketball.
What conference is Mars Hill University in?
Mars Hill University competes in the South Atlantic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Mars Hill University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,442 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Mars Hill University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,044 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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.