Head Coach
Sam Schroeder
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Lakeland University Basketball
Lakeland University plays Division III basketball in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. This is a program for players who want real minutes, solid coaching, and a degree that carries weight. Head coach Sam Schroeder builds teams around effort and execution rather than relying on five-star talent. That means if you're a reliable defender, make winning plays, and show up prepared, you'll play. The Wisconsin location brings a recruiting advantage too, less flash, more substance. You'll compete against regional opponents who play physical, fundamentally sound basketball. The student-athlete balance here is genuine; Lakeland takes academics seriously, and the school maintains that standard across all programs. What works at Lakeland: guards who understand spacing, forwards who rebound and defend, centers who don't need to dominate to contribute. Players who improve their basketball IQ and shooting consistency often see significant playing time progression. The program also develops players who go on to connect with higher-level opportunities afterward. This isn't a shortcut. It's honest basketball at the right level for players ready to earn minutes while getting a legitimate education. If you're looking at DIII and want a coach who values consistency over hype, Lakeland deserves your consideration. 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
$23,722/yr
Grad rate
38%
Enrollment
1,212
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,722 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,792 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,135 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,738 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,437 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,531 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,212
- Average net price
- $23,722 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $34,516 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $34,516 / year
- Graduation rate
- 38%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Aurora University
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Location Aurora, IL | Enrollment 3,974 | Avg. net price $19,385 |
Benedictine University
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Location Lisle, IL | Enrollment 1,942 | Avg. net price $18,910 |
Concordia University Chicago
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Location River Forest, IL | Enrollment 1,323 | Avg. net price $17,217 |
Concordia University Wisconsin
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Location Mequon, WI | Enrollment 2,197 | Avg. net price $29,239 |
Dominican University
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Location River Forest, IL | Enrollment 2,561 | Avg. net price $14,013 |
Edgewood College
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Location Madison, WI | Enrollment 1,107 | Avg. net price $28,487 |
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 2,833 | Avg. net price $22,443 |
Lakeland University
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Location Sheboygan, WI | Enrollment 1,212 | Avg. net price $23,722 |
Marian University (Wisconsin)
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Location Fond du Lac, WI | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $22,225 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Location Milwaukee, WI | Enrollment 2,654 | Avg. net price $27,027 |
Northland College
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Location , WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Rockford University
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Location Rockford, IL | Enrollment 972 | Avg. net price $22,581 |
St. Norbert College
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Location De Pere, WI | Enrollment 1,662 | Avg. net price $28,822 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Location Milwaukee, WI | Enrollment 943 | Avg. net price $24,761 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeland University D3?
Yes, Lakeland University is an NCAA Division III program in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lakeland University men's basketball.
What conference is Lakeland University in?
Lakeland University competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lakeland University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,722 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lakeland University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,212 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lakeland University?
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.
Compete at the Level Lakeland University Scouts
D3 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Lakeland University need to make a decision.
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.