Head Coach
Dave Schlabaugh
dschlabaugh@cornellcollege.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Cornell College Basketball
Walk into Kimmel Arena on a winter evening, and you'll find something that doesn't fade: a program built on the quiet principle that basketball matters most when it's bound to something larger. Cornell College basketball, competing in the Midwest Conference at NCAA Division III, has long understood that connection. Head coach Dave Schlabaugh leads a program where the game itself is the vehicle, for growth, for building character, for developing players who leave as better versions of themselves. Cornell basketball carries forward a tradition of thoughtful basketball. The Rams play in a conference where every team respects fundamentals and execution. This isn't a shortcut to professional basketball, and the program doesn't market it as one. Instead, it's a place where players develop within a genuine community, where academic rigor and athletic commitment coexist without compromise. The program attracts guards and forwards who value being part of something intentional, teams that move the ball, defend with discipline, and understand that winning in Division III requires consistency and basketball intelligence. Mount Vernon, Iowa offers the kind of environment where focus comes naturally. You're on a real campus, surrounded by serious students and serious athletes. Coach Schlabaugh's teams reflect his philosophy: every player matters, effort is non-negotiable, and improvement is expected. If Cornell's approach resonates, college basketball grounded in purpose and community, this is worth your attention. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$25,297/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
1,086
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,297 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,469 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,144 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,791 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,291 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,919 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,086
- Average net price
- $25,297 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $54,776 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,776 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Midwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Beloit College
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Location Beloit, WI | Enrollment 926 | Avg. net price $23,216 |
Cornell College
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Location Mount Vernon, IA | Enrollment 1,086 | Avg. net price $25,297 |
Grinnell College
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Location Grinnell, IA | Enrollment 1,729 | Avg. net price $15,203 |
Illinois College
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Location Jacksonville, IL | Enrollment 930 | Avg. net price $18,763 |
Knox College
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Location Galesburg, IL | Enrollment 1,127 | Avg. net price $19,292 |
Lake Forest College
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Location Lake Forest, IL | Enrollment 1,813 | Avg. net price $24,987 |
Lawrence University
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Location Appleton, WI | Enrollment 1,396 | Avg. net price $22,758 |
Monmouth College
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Location Monmouth, IL | Enrollment 702 | Avg. net price $17,612 |
Ripon College
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Location Ripon, WI | Enrollment 688 | Avg. net price $20,233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornell College D3?
Yes, Cornell College is an NCAA Division III program in the Midwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cornell College men's basketball.
What conference is Cornell College in?
Cornell College competes in the Midwest Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cornell College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,297 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Cornell College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,086 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cornell 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.
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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.