Head Coach
Matt Margenthaler
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Margenthaler | Head Men's Basketball Coach | matthew.margenthaler@mnsu.edu |
| Mike Schott | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | michael.schott@mnsu.edu |
| Karson Arrenholz | Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball | karson.arrenholz.2@mnsu.edu |
| Isaac Fink | Graduate Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball | isaac.fink@mnsu.edu |
About Minnesota State University, Mankato Basketball
You're weighing your options, and you want to know if a Division II program can still challenge you and help you grow. Minnesota State University, Mankato gives you exactly that, a competitive environment where you'll develop your skills against quality opponents in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference without sacrificing your education or future. Head coach Matt Margenthaler builds a program centered on fundamentals and basketball intelligence. His teams play disciplined, team-oriented basketball. You'll find a coach who invests in your development as both a player and a person, which matters when you're balancing coursework, practice, and life on campus. The Mavericks compete in a conference with solid programs across the upper Midwest, giving you regular matchups that test your abilities. Mankato itself is a genuine college town with real school spirit. Your teammates become your community, and the university supports student-athletes seriously. You'll get meaningful minutes to prove yourself, something that might not happen at a larger program. Here's the honest part: if you're serious about playing at this level, your game needs to be polished now. You can't wait until you arrive to build your foundation. The players who thrive at Mankato are the ones who arrive ready to compete. 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/.
Net price
$19,702/yr
Grad rate
56%
Enrollment
11,703
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,702 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,479 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,573 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,079 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,277 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,710 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 11,703
- Average net price
- $19,702 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,280 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,400 / year
- Graduation rate
- 56%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augustana University
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,965 | Avg. net price $23,283 |
Bemidji State University
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Location Bemidji, MN | Enrollment 3,139 | Avg. net price $16,327 |
Concordia University, St. Paul
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Location Saint Paul, MN | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $16,222 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 3,072 | Avg. net price $17,601 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Location Mankato, MN | Enrollment 11,703 | Avg. net price $19,702 |
Minot State University
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Location Minot, ND | Enrollment 2,062 | Avg. net price $11,490 |
Northern State University
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment 1,273 | Avg. net price $15,279 |
Southwest Minnesota State University
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Location Marshall, MN | Enrollment 2,315 | Avg. net price $16,501 |
St. Cloud State University
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Location St. Cloud, MN | Enrollment 5,088 | Avg. net price $16,062 |
University of Mary
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Location Jamestown, ND | Enrollment 2,416 | Avg. net price $23,020 |
University of Minnesota Duluth
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 7,336 | Avg. net price $17,395 |
University of Minnesota, Crookston
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Location Crookston, MN | Enrollment 1,729 | Avg. net price $11,170 |
University of Sioux Falls
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,218 | Avg. net price $21,417 |
Wayne State College (Nebraska)
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Location Wayne, NE | Enrollment 3,010 | Avg. net price $15,534 |
Winona State University
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 5,144 | Avg. net price $17,413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnesota State University, Mankato D2?
Yes, Minnesota State University, Mankato is an NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Minnesota State University, Mankato men's basketball.
What conference is Minnesota State University, Mankato in?
Minnesota State University, Mankato competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Minnesota State University, Mankato?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,702 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 Minnesota State University, Mankato?
College Scorecard reports approximately 11,703 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Minnesota State University, Mankato?
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.
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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.