Head Coach
Zach Filzen
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bethel University Basketball
The MIAC operates like a silent powerhouse, Division III basketball without the national spotlight, but with coaching that rivals many higher levels. Bethel sits in the middle of that ecosystem, where consistency matters more than flash. Head coach Zach Filzen builds rosters around ball movement and defensive intensity. He values guards who can handle pressure and forwards who understand spacing. If you're a three-level scorer with size, or a lead guard who runs an offense efficiently, this program develops those skills over four years. The Arden Hills campus gives you access to serious basketball infrastructure without the burnout culture of bigger programs. Practice tempo is high, but the coaching staff prioritizes long-term player development. Filzen brings a program philosophy centered on toughness, not the intimidation kind, but the mental toughness required to execute in a conference where every opponent prepares film seriously. MIAC competition means you'll face teams like St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hamline regularly. These aren't cupcake matchups. The conference demands solid fundamentals, basketball IQ, and the ability to adjust on the fly. Bethel looks for recruits who understand that Division III basketball is still competitive basketball, it just respects the academic side equally. 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
$30,995/yr
Grad rate
72%
Enrollment
1,871
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $30,995 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,725 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,848 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,046 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,966 / year
- $110,001+
- $37,644 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,871
- Average net price
- $30,995 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,240 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,240 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Augsburg University
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Location Minneapolis, MN | Enrollment 2,494 | Avg. net price $23,390 |
Bethel University
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Location Arden Hills, MN | Enrollment 1,871 | Avg. net price $30,995 |
Carleton College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,086 | Avg. net price $25,295 |
Concordia College, Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 1,829 | Avg. net price $22,280 |
Gustavus Adolphus College
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Location St. Peter, MN | Enrollment 1,878 | Avg. net price $24,148 |
Hamline University
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 1,776 | Avg. net price $22,756 |
Macalester College
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 2,131 | Avg. net price $27,851 |
Saint John's University
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Location St. Joseph, MN | Enrollment 1,395 | Avg. net price $26,748 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 1,073 | Avg. net price $20,422 |
St. Olaf College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 3,093 | Avg. net price $21,546 |
The College of St. Scholastica
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 1,765 | Avg. net price $26,830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethel University D3?
Yes, Bethel University is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bethel University men's basketball.
What conference is Bethel University in?
Bethel University competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bethel University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $30,995 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bethel University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,871 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bethel University?
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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.