Head Coach
Pat McKenzie
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Saint John's University Basketball
Saint John's develops guards and forwards who thrive in a deliberate, half-court system. Pat McKenzie's teams prioritize ball movement, defensive intensity, and basketball IQ, traits that separate contributors from bench players in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The program competes in one of Division III's more competitive leagues, where possessions matter and turnovers are costly. Players who succeed here understand spacing, can execute within structure, and embrace a grinding defensive identity. Saint John's isn't a run-and-gun operation; it's a program that values consistency over highlight plays. You'll see floor generals who can make simple reads, wings with reliable shooting mechanics, and bigs who can screen, roll, and defend multiple positions. The roster tends toward mature, coachable types who accept defined roles. The MIAC requires depth and durability. Saint John's asks its rotation to log substantial minutes across conference play, meaning injury management and conditioning matter. Expect a program that builds toward the latter part of the season, teams here typically peak in February and March. Players recruited typically have solid shooting percentages, low turnover rates, and the willingness to do thankless things: setting screens, rotating on defense, and rebounding without the ball in their hands. If you're evaluating fit, ask yourself whether you can thrive without high usage rates and whether defensive accountability energizes you. That's Saint John's basketball. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$26,748/yr
Grad rate
71%
Enrollment
1,395
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,748 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,113 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,655 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,354 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,653 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,873 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,395
- Average net price
- $26,748 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $57,760 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $57,760 / year
- Graduation rate
- 71%
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 Saint John's University D3?
Yes, Saint John's University is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Saint John's University men's basketball.
What conference is Saint John's University in?
Saint John's University competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Saint John's University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,748 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Saint John's University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,395 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Saint John's 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.