Head Coach
David Staniger
Program contact: Andrew Schmitz, Assistant Coach
aschmitz2@css.edu
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About The College of St. Scholastica Basketball
Basketball at St. Scholastica demands commitment. Head Coach David Staniger builds competitors who show up ready to work every single day. This is Division III in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a conference where depth runs deep and execution matters more than individual talent. You need to come in conditioned. You need fundamentals sharp. You need a mindset built for winning in a league that doesn't hand out victories. Staniger's teams play physical defense and move the ball with purpose. That's the standard. Meet it, and you'll compete for minutes. Fall short, and you'll watch from the bench. St. Scholastica sits in Duluth, a city with real winters and real focus. Distractions are minimal. Your environment supports your goals. The athletic facilities support your development. Your teammates will push you. The conference opponent list demands your best effort every night. This program develops players who understand what college basketball requires. It's not glamorous. It's not easy. It's honest work in a competitive league where preparation separates starters from bench players. If you're ready to be developed, ready to compete daily, and ready to represent a program that values discipline and effort, this is your level. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$26,830/yr
Grad rate
67%
Enrollment
1,765
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,830 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,604 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,282 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,321 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,116 / year
- $110,001+
- $36,772 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,765
- Average net price
- $26,830 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,050 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,050 / year
- Graduation rate
- 67%
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 The College of St. Scholastica D3?
Yes, The College of St. Scholastica is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for The College of St. Scholastica men's basketball.
What conference is The College of St. Scholastica in?
The College of St. Scholastica competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at The College of St. Scholastica?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,830 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at The College of St. Scholastica?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,765 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to The College of St. Scholastica?
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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to The College of St. Scholastica
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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.