Head Coach
Philip Ponder
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Oglethorpe University Basketball
Oglethorpe University offers Division III basketball in the Southern Athletic Association with genuine value for players serious about balancing athletics and academics. Head Coach Philip Ponder runs a program focused on player development and floor time for contributors. You'll compete in a conference that prioritizes competitive basketball while maintaining high academic standards, your degree carries weight in Atlanta's job market and beyond. Playing time matters here. Unlike larger programs with deep benches, Oglethorpe values production from its roster. If you're a solid contributor at the prep level, you'll have real opportunities to impact games as a freshman or sophomore. Coach Ponder's system emphasizes skill development and basketball IQ, which translates well if you're thinking about extended playing careers or graduate-level opportunities. The location is practical too. Atlanta provides internship networks, professional connections, and post-college job placement in a major market. You're building your resume while competing, not just accumulating playing time in isolation. The academic rigor is legitimate, coaches and admissions staff respect that balance, and employers notice it. Consider your current skill level honestly. Division III requires you to be fundamentally sound and physically prepared to compete immediately. If you need development time before stepping into a college role, that's valuable information for planning your next step. 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
$20,156/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
1,352
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,156 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,121 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,547 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,951 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,059 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,770 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,352
- Average net price
- $20,156 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $49,430 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $49,430 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Berry College
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Location Mount Berry, GA | Enrollment 2,245 | Avg. net price $21,964 |
Birmingham-Southern College
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Location Birmingham, AL | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Centre College
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Location Danville, KY | Enrollment 1,400 | Avg. net price $19,980 |
Millsaps College
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Location Jackson, MS | Enrollment 549 | Avg. net price $25,728 |
Oglethorpe University
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 1,352 | Avg. net price $20,156 |
Rhodes College
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 1,836 | Avg. net price $28,776 |
Southwestern University
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Location Georgetown, TX | Enrollment 1,440 | Avg. net price $29,435 |
Trinity University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 2,505 | Avg. net price $22,962 |
University of the South
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Location Sewanee, TN | Enrollment 1,607 | Avg. net price $31,931 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oglethorpe University D3?
Yes, Oglethorpe University is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Oglethorpe University men's basketball.
What conference is Oglethorpe University in?
Oglethorpe University competes in the Southern Athletic Association for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Oglethorpe University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,156 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Oglethorpe University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,352 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Oglethorpe 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.
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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.