Head Coach
Mark Franzen
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Luther College Basketball
You're at a crossroads: you want college basketball, but you're not sure you're ready for the pace and intensity yet. That's honest, and it's fixable. Luther College and Coach Mark Franzen offer something valuable, a chance to develop at your own speed while competing at a legitimate level. In the American Rivers Conference, you'll face quality opponents who demand real basketball. Coach Franzen builds programs on fundamentals and accountability. He's invested in helping players understand their role, improve their craft, and earn minutes. You won't get coddled, but you will get honest feedback and a clear path forward. Decorah offers something else many overlook: a tight community where you actually belong. You're not a number in a massive program; you're part of something smaller where professors know your name and teammates become friends. That matters when you're grinding through a season. Luther plays team basketball. If you're willing to work within a system, improve your decision-making, and prove yourself on both ends, there's real opportunity. The conference is competitive enough to prepare you for whatever comes next, whether that's moving up or finishing strong in Division III. This is a program that develops people, not just athletes. If you're ready to invest in yourself and trust the process, Luther deserves a serious look. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$23,945/yr
Grad rate
65%
Enrollment
1,379
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,945 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,244 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,061 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,942 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,299 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,332 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,379
- Average net price
- $23,945 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $54,250 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,250 / year
- Graduation rate
- 65%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Rivers Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Buena Vista University
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Location Storm Lake, IA | Enrollment 1,366 | Avg. net price $18,855 |
Central College
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Location Pella, IA | Enrollment 1,070 | Avg. net price $22,894 |
Coe College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 1,164 | Avg. net price $18,647 |
Loras College
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,083 | Avg. net price $22,910 |
Luther College
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Location Decorah, IA | Enrollment 1,379 | Avg. net price $23,945 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 1,453 | Avg. net price $20,647 |
Simpson College
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Location Indianola, IA | Enrollment 1,227 | Avg. net price $20,460 |
University of Dubuque
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,440 | Avg. net price $25,171 |
Wartburg College
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Location Waverly, IA | Enrollment 1,452 | Avg. net price $23,374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luther College D3?
Yes, Luther College is an NCAA Division III program in the American Rivers Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Luther College men's basketball.
What conference is Luther College in?
Luther College competes in the American Rivers Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Luther College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,945 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Luther College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,379 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Luther 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.
Your Eligibility for Luther College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Luther College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.