Head Coach
Brad Bjorkgren
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Simpson College Basketball
Simpson College basketball operates at the NCAA Division III level in the American Rivers Conference, where you'll find a program that prioritizes player development and meaningful minutes over recruiting hype. Head coach Brad Bjorkgren runs a straightforward system focused on fundamentals, team defense, and players who embrace roles. This is a realistic landing spot for guards and wings who want to play significant minutes while competing against quality Division III opponents. What you get here is honest development. Simpson doesn't oversell recruits or promise things it can't deliver. The program values high basketball IQ, coachability, and players willing to work in the weight room. The American Rivers Conference offers competitive basketball with schools that take the game seriously, you're not getting a free ride, but you are getting real opportunities to improve and play. The academic experience at Simpson complements athletics without drowning it. The school maintains a supportive environment where student-athletes can balance both without one completely overshadowing the other. If you're looking for a place that won't overpromise, develops players genuinely, and gives you a legitimate shot at playing time while pursuing a degree, this program deserves 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
$20,460/yr
Grad rate
63%
Enrollment
1,227
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,460 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,952 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,874 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,833 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,923 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,045 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,227
- Average net price
- $20,460 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $48,988 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $48,988 / year
- Graduation rate
- 63%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Rivers Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Simpson College D3?
Yes, Simpson College is an NCAA Division III program in the American Rivers Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Simpson College men's basketball.
What conference is Simpson College in?
Simpson College competes in the American Rivers Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Simpson College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,460 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Simpson College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,227 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Simpson 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.
Simpson College Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D3 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Simpson College's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.