Head Coach
Pat Garvin
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bethany Lutheran College Basketball
Bethany Lutheran produces disciplined, fundamentally sound players who understand pace control and execution. Head Coach Pat Garvin builds rosters that compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference through controlled tempo, efficient shot selection, and defensive pressure. The program values ball movement and low-turnover play, players here learn to think two passes ahead. This is Division III basketball with a clear identity. Garvin recruits guards who can manage games and forwards who understand spacing. The roster typically features players who thrived in high-pressure, defense-first systems in high school. If you're accustomed to fast-paced, playground-style basketball, this adjustment period can be steeper than expected. Mankato's setting offers authentic small-college experience: close-knit team environment, genuine community support, and the kind of program where playing time depends directly on how quickly you grasp the system. Bethany Lutheran attracts students serious about both academics and basketball. The UMAC is competitive and requires consistent execution night to night. Evaluate this fit honestly: Do you thrive within a structured system? Can you commit to a ball-movement offense where individual scoring opportunities flow from team play? Do you handle defensive accountability? Players who answer yes typically find success here. Those seeking high-volume scoring chances in a looser system should look elsewhere. --- The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/. ---
Net price
$21,589/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
669
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,589 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,923 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,980 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,465 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,632 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,419 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 669
- Average net price
- $21,589 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $32,660 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $32,660 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bethany Lutheran College
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Location Mankato, MN | Enrollment 669 | Avg. net price $21,589 |
Crown College
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Location St. Bonifacius, MN | Enrollment 796 | Avg. net price $25,963 |
Finlandia University
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Location Turku, MI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Martin Luther College
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Location New Ulm, MN | Enrollment 725 | Avg. net price $18,652 |
North Central University
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Location Minneapolis, MN | Enrollment 709 | Avg. net price $26,221 |
University of Minnesota, Morris
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Location Morris, MN | Enrollment 936 | Avg. net price $10,989 |
University of Northwestern-St. Paul
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Location Roseville, MN | Enrollment 1,442 | Avg. net price $23,688 |
University of Wisconsin-Superior
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Location Superior, WI | Enrollment 1,807 | Avg. net price $13,843 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethany Lutheran College D3?
Yes, Bethany Lutheran College is an NCAA Division III program in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bethany Lutheran College men's basketball.
What conference is Bethany Lutheran College in?
Bethany Lutheran College competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bethany Lutheran College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,589 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bethany Lutheran College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 669 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bethany Lutheran College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, 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 D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Bethany Lutheran College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Bethany Lutheran College require.
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.