Head Coach
Chad Tapp
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Tapp | Head Men's Basketball Coach | tapp@uamont.edu |
| Cole Anderson | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | andersons@uamont.edu |
About University of Arkansas, Monticello Basketball
University of Arkansas at Monticello offers a legitimate pathway to NCAA Division II competition while earning a degree from an accredited institution. Head Coach Chad Tapp's program competes in the Great American Conference, a league that emphasizes competitive balance and developmental opportunity. Here's what matters: you'll receive meaningful playing time to develop skills, genuine academic support tied to real degree programs, and a platform to position yourself for advancement, whether that's competing at higher levels or moving strategically through the transfer portal. The UAM program operates on a realistic model. You're competing against similar-level athletes, which means faster individual development and better film for scouts or future opportunities. The Great American Conference schedule provides consistent competition and tournament exposure. Tapp focuses on player development and program culture, creating an environment where improvement translates to visible results. For parents evaluating this decision: your student gets a degree-granting institution with NCAA eligibility, coaching investment in player development, and a non-predatory academic structure. This isn't a pipeline program, it's a legitimate stopping point where you can develop, earn credentials, and make intentional decisions about what's next. Playing time. Development. Degree. Transfer positioning. That's the practical framework at Arkansas at Monticello. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$15,990/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,933
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,990 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,497 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,311 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,908 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,777 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,901 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,933
- Average net price
- $15,990 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,617 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,467 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great American Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Tech University
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Location Russellville, AR | Enrollment 5,388 | Avg. net price $11,332 |
East Central University
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Location Ada, OK | Enrollment 2,467 | Avg. net price $8,722 |
Harding University
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Location Searcy, AR | Enrollment 3,382 | Avg. net price $19,786 |
Henderson State University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,456 | Avg. net price $21,843 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Alva, OK | Enrollment 1,498 | Avg. net price $9,433 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Location Shawnee, OK | Enrollment 1,308 | Avg. net price $15,979 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,602 | Avg. net price $25,343 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Location Durant, OK | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $7,565 |
Southern Arkansas University
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Location Magnolia, AR | Enrollment 2,708 | Avg. net price $16,015 |
Southern Nazarene University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 1,455 | Avg. net price $15,955 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Weatherford, OK | Enrollment 3,514 | Avg. net price $15,278 |
University of Arkansas, Monticello
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Location Monticello, AR | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $15,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Arkansas, Monticello D2?
Yes, University of Arkansas, Monticello is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Arkansas, Monticello men's basketball.
What conference is University of Arkansas, Monticello in?
University of Arkansas, Monticello competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Arkansas, Monticello?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,990 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 University of Arkansas, Monticello?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,933 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Arkansas, Monticello?
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.