Head Coach
Joe Fano
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Basketball
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is tighter than most people realize, it's a league where depth matters more than flash, and Saint Mary's thrives in that ecosystem. Coach Joe Fano has built a program that values ball movement and defensive versatility, traits that play well in MIAC competition where teams don't beat themselves. Saint Mary's sits in Winona, a region that produces solid mid-major talent but doesn't attract the national recruiting spotlight. That's actually an advantage for the program: Fano gets to develop players on his timeline without the pressure of high-profile recruiting wars. His roster construction leans toward guards who can facilitate and wings with length on the perimeter, he's not chasing five-star recruits, he's chasing fit. The program maintains a consistent approach to non-conference scheduling. You'll see some regional cupcakes, sure, but also enough mid-level DII and low-major opponents to gauge where the team stands. That's intentional, Fano wants his players battle-tested but not overwhelmed before league play. If you're a player who thrives in a structured system, values academic rigor alongside basketball, and understands that MIAC play is won through execution rather than individual heroics, Saint Mary's is worth serious consideration. The coaching staff knows what it takes to compete in this specific league, and they recruit accordingly. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$20,422/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
1,073
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,422 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,688 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,534 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,768 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,076 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,282 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,073
- Average net price
- $20,422 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $46,660 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $46,660 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
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 Mary's University of Minnesota D3?
Yes, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota men's basketball.
What conference is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,422 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,073 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
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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.