Metropolitan State University of Denver Men's Basketball

D2 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado

Metropolitan State University of Denver

· Men's Basketball

D2 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Dan Ficke

Head Coach

Full staff (2)

Steve Kollar

Assistant Coach

KJ Garrett

Assistant Coach

Head Coach

Dan Ficke

dficke@msudenver.edu

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	Email
Dan Ficke	Head Coach	dficke@msudenver.edu
Steve Kollar	Assistant Coach	stkollar@msudenver.edu
KJ Garrett	Assistant Coach	kgarre12@msudenver.edu

About Metropolitan State University of Denver Basketball

You're weighing whether you can compete at the college level and still be part of a basketball community that genuinely invests in your growth. That's the right question to ask. At Metropolitan State University of Denver, head coach Dan Ficke has built a program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference that balances competitive basketball with the kind of personal development that shapes careers beyond the court. You'll find a coach who understands that college athletes need both challenge and support, someone who's honest about what it takes to succeed at this level while creating an environment where you're more than a roster spot. Denver's a vibrant city with a strong athletic culture, and the Roadrunners play in a conference that demands consistency and execution. Ficke values players who show up ready to work, who understand that college basketball requires discipline off the court as much as on it, and who see their time here as a foundation for whatever comes next, whether that's professional basketball or life after the game. If you're serious about playing college basketball and want a program where your development matters as much as the wins, Metropolitan State offers that pathway. It's not easy, but it's real. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.

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Net price

$13,803/yr

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

15,002

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $13,803 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $10,475 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $10,862 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $12,961 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $17,896 / year
$110,001+: $22,551 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,002
Average net price: $13,803 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $11,540 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $31,784 / year
Graduation rate: 31%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Adams State University View program →	Location Alamosa, CO	Enrollment 1,250	Avg. net price $8,585
Black Hills State University View program →	Location Spearfish, SD	Enrollment 1,928	Avg. net price $19,252
Chadron State College View program →	Location Chadron, NE	Enrollment 1,540	Avg. net price $12,662
Colorado Christian University View program →	Location Lakewood, CO	Enrollment 5,549	Avg. net price $28,605
Colorado Mesa University View program →	Location Grand Junction, CO	Enrollment 8,143	Avg. net price $14,808
Colorado School of Mines View program →	Location Golden, CO	Enrollment 6,155	Avg. net price $32,901
Colorado State University Pueblo View program →	Location Pueblo, CO	Enrollment 3,042	Avg. net price $8,851
Fort Lewis College View program →	Location Durango, CO	Enrollment 3,079	Avg. net price $20,090
Metropolitan State University of Denver View program →	Location Denver, CO	Enrollment 15,002	Avg. net price $13,803
New Mexico Highlands University View program →	Location Las Vegas, NM	Enrollment 1,451	Avg. net price $18,315
Regis University View program →	Location Denver, CO	Enrollment 2,627	Avg. net price $18,133
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology View program →	Location Rapid City, SD	Enrollment 2,071	Avg. net price $20,827
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs View program →	Location Colorado Springs, CO	Enrollment 8,697	Avg. net price $14,954
Western Colorado University View program →	Location Gunnison, CO	Enrollment 1,586	Avg. net price $16,756
Westminster College View program →	Location Salt Lake City, UT	Enrollment 823	Avg. net price $22,516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver D2?

Yes, Metropolitan State University of Denver is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Metropolitan State University of Denver men's basketball.

What conference is Metropolitan State University of Denver in?

Metropolitan State University of Denver competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,803 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver?

College Scorecard reports approximately 15,002 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Metropolitan State University of Denver?

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.