Head Coach
Richard Schmidt
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Tampa Basketball
University of Tampa positions itself as a measured investment in your development within the Sunshine State Conference. Head coach Richard Schmidt builds a program that values systematic growth, players entering as freshmen understand the progression pathway toward meaningful minutes and leadership roles. The Division II platform offers strategic advantages: closer proximity to NBA G League scouts than lower divisions, while maintaining genuine academic rigor that protects your degree value. The conference itself operates in a competitive footprint, forcing teams to execute at a high level consistently. What separates Tampa's approach is methodical player construction. Schmidt emphasizes fundamentals and basketball intelligence over flash, creating an environment where a well-prepared player can accelerate their trajectory. Four years here means developing the habits and decision-making that translate professionally, not just collecting statistics in a system designed to maximize them artificially. Your role matters in this equation. If you're the type of prospect who values a coach's system, understands that defensive principles and offensive spacing compound over time, and views college as a launchpad rather than a destination, this program aligns with that mentality. Tampa's location in Florida also means regular exposure to professional scouts and established pipelines to post-college opportunities. Strategic programs recruit strategically. Your preparation should match that standard. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$40,584/yr
Grad rate
69%
Enrollment
10,572
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $40,584 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $40,565 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $28,956 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $30,886 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $40,279 / year
- $110,001+
- $47,120 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,572
- Average net price
- $40,584 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,744 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,744 / year
- Graduation rate
- 69%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sunshine State Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Barry University
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,212 | Avg. net price $22,902 |
Eckerd College
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Location St. Petersburg, FL | Enrollment 1,888 | Avg. net price $42,037 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Location Daytona Beach, FL | Enrollment 7,860 | Avg. net price $40,539 |
Florida Institute of Technology
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Location Melbourne, FL | Enrollment 3,404 | Avg. net price $36,511 |
Florida Southern College
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Location Lakeland, FL | Enrollment 2,656 | Avg. net price $26,211 |
Lynn University
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Location Boca Raton, FL | Enrollment 2,859 | Avg. net price $43,806 |
Nova Southeastern University
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Location Fort Lauderdale, FL | Enrollment 7,240 | Avg. net price $27,714 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Location West Palm Beach, FL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $28,724 |
Rollins College
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Location Winter Park, FL | Enrollment 2,631 | Avg. net price $36,204 |
Saint Leo University
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Location St. Leo, FL | Enrollment 6,721 | Avg. net price $24,658 |
University of Tampa
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Location Tampa, FL | Enrollment 10,572 | Avg. net price $40,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Tampa D2?
Yes, University of Tampa is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Tampa men's basketball.
What conference is University of Tampa in?
University of Tampa competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Tampa?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $40,584 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Tampa?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,572 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Tampa?
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.
Build the Profile University of Tampa Coaches Want to See
Coaches at D2 programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like University of Tampa use every recruiting cycle.
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.