Head Coach
Kent Dernbach
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Basketball
You're at that moment where you need to prove you belong at the next level, where effort alone won't cut it anymore, and you need a program that builds you up without cutting corners. Wisconsin-La Crosse offers exactly that kind of environment. Head coach Kent Dernbach has built something sustainable here in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This is a program that develops players methodically, values basketball IQ alongside athleticism, and treats student- athletes like young professionals learning a craft. You'll compete against quality opponents week in and week out, but you won't get lost in the shuffle. Dernbach's approach emphasizes fundamentals, defensive intensity, and the kind of consistency that wins in Division III. La Crosse is a genuine college town, not a distraction, but a place where basketball matters and you can focus. The facilities support serious training, and the academic side is legitimate; you're earning a degree that means something. The program doesn't promise you'll play immediately, but it promises you'll improve if you commit to the work. This is a place where steady progress gets recognized. If you're willing to invest in your game and your education with equal seriousness, this program will invest in you. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$17,064/yr
Grad rate
71%
Enrollment
9,277
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,064 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,261 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,758 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,816 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,804 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,410 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,277
- Average net price
- $17,064 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,534 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,453 / year
- Graduation rate
- 71%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Location Eau Claire, WI | Enrollment 8,895 | Avg. net price $16,133 |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Location La Crosse, WI | Enrollment 9,277 | Avg. net price $17,064 |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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Location Oshkosh, WI | Enrollment 6,877 | Avg. net price $16,492 |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Location Platteville, WI | Enrollment 5,837 | Avg. net price $15,451 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Location River Falls, WI | Enrollment 4,205 | Avg. net price $14,703 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Location Stevens Point, WI | Enrollment 7,306 | Avg. net price $14,757 |
University of Wisconsin-Stout
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Location Menomonie, WI | Enrollment 5,842 | Avg. net price $17,533 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Location Whitewater, WI | Enrollment 9,405 | Avg. net price $13,737 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse D3?
Yes, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an NCAA Division III program in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's basketball.
What conference is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,064 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,277 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
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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.