Head Coach
Jeff Culver
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Culver | Head Coach | jculver@uccs.edu |
| Elijah Ross | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | eross2@uccs.edu |
| Josh Thies | Volunteer Assistant Coach | jthies@uccs.edu |
| Isabella Lopez | Assistant Athletic Trainer (M. Soccer, M. Basketball) | ilopez6@uccs.edu |
About University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Basketball
Colorado Springs sits in a competitive Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference landscape where development and positioning matter. Head Coach Jeff Culver builds programs through a methodical approach, players who commit here understand they're joining a system designed to maximize their four-year trajectory. The RMAC offers consistent competition and clear advancement pathways for guards and forwards willing to embrace detailed offensive concepts and defensive accountability. The program values basketball intelligence over raw athleticism alone. Culver's teams operate with intention: ball movement, spacing principles, and role clarity that translate directly to professional environments or graduate opportunities. Players develop not just as scorers but as decision-makers, understanding how their individual performance connects to team success. This framework means consistent minutes go to those who master the system, not necessarily the most talented freshmen. Colorado Springs itself provides a training environment removed from urban distractions, altitude conditioning becomes a competitive advantage, and the campus culture emphasizes discipline. The RMAC schedule tests players against programs with similar philosophies, creating a competitive resume for post-college transitions. If you're evaluating whether Colorado Springs fits your long-term vision, consider whether you value systematic development and conference positioning over flashier recruitment. This program rewards players who see college basketball as a strategic four-year investment rather than a destination. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$14,954/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
8,697
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,954 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,513 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,942 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,645 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,498 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,371 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,697
- Average net price
- $14,954 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,345 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,771 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Adams State University
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Location Alamosa, CO | Enrollment 1,250 | Avg. net price $8,585 |
Black Hills State University
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Location Spearfish, SD | Enrollment 1,928 | Avg. net price $19,252 |
Chadron State College
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Location Chadron, NE | Enrollment 1,540 | Avg. net price $12,662 |
Colorado Christian University
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Location Lakewood, CO | Enrollment 5,549 | Avg. net price $28,605 |
Colorado Mesa University
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Location Grand Junction, CO | Enrollment 8,143 | Avg. net price $14,808 |
Colorado School of Mines
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Location Golden, CO | Enrollment 6,155 | Avg. net price $32,901 |
Colorado State University Pueblo
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Location Pueblo, CO | Enrollment 3,042 | Avg. net price $8,851 |
Fort Lewis College
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Location Durango, CO | Enrollment 3,079 | Avg. net price $20,090 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 15,002 | Avg. net price $13,803 |
New Mexico Highlands University
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Location Las Vegas, NM | Enrollment 1,451 | Avg. net price $18,315 |
Regis University
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 2,627 | Avg. net price $18,133 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Location Rapid City, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,827 |
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Location Colorado Springs, CO | Enrollment 8,697 | Avg. net price $14,954 |
Western Colorado University
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Location Gunnison, CO | Enrollment 1,586 | Avg. net price $16,756 |
Westminster College
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Location Salt Lake City, UT | Enrollment 823 | Avg. net price $22,516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Colorado, Colorado Springs D2?
Yes, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Colorado, Colorado Springs men's basketball.
What conference is University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in?
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,954 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 Colorado, Colorado Springs?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,697 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Colorado, Colorado Springs?
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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.