Head Coach
Mike Schauer
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Wheaton College Basketball
The CCIW is a grind, not flashy, but defensively sharp and fundamentally sound across the board. Wheaton operates in that same vein under Mike Schauer, who has built a program that values ball movement, controlled pace, and perimeter shooting. The conference doesn't produce the ESPN highlights you'll see from D-I schools, but it consistently develops players who understand spacing, spacing angles, and how to operate within a system. Schauer looks for guards and wings who can handle pressure and aren't intimidated by physical, switching defenses. His teams play composed basketball. You won't see a lot of isolation scoring or freelancing, Wheaton executes sets, moves the ball side to side, and rewards players who understand off-ball positioning. The program also prioritizes three-point shooting and floor spacing, which means if you're a traditional big who can't step out, you need a clear path to development. The CCIW schedule is brutally competitive every night. Calvin, North Park, Aurora, and Elmhurst all play the same tough, half-court brand. If you survive that gauntlet, you're ready for postseason basketball. Wheaton also sits in a recruiting-friendly location, close enough to Chicago's talent pipeline, but far enough to feel like a true college campus. Academics are serious here; the school attracts high-character students and expects players to fit that profile. 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
$26,059/yr
Grad rate
82%
Enrollment
2,121
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,059 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,810 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,931 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,951 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,022 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,155 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,121
- Average net price
- $26,059 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $47,770 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $47,770 / year
- Graduation rate
- 82%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Teams
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Augustana College
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Location Rock Island, IL | Enrollment 2,490 | Avg. net price $21,153 |
Carroll University (Wisconsin)
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Location Waukesha, WI | Enrollment 2,523 | Avg. net price $24,205 |
Carthage College
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Location Kenosha, WI | Enrollment 2,660 | Avg. net price $26,444 |
Elmhurst University
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Location Elmhurst, IL | Enrollment 3,006 | Avg. net price $23,165 |
Illinois Wesleyan University
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Location Bloomington, IL | Enrollment 1,582 | Avg. net price $27,863 |
Millikin University
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Location Decatur, IL | Enrollment 1,382 | Avg. net price $16,652 |
North Central College
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Location Naperville, IL | Enrollment 2,428 | Avg. net price $22,836 |
North Park University
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,818 | Avg. net price $15,949 |
Wheaton College
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Location Wheaton, IL | Enrollment 2,121 | Avg. net price $26,059 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wheaton College D3?
Yes, Wheaton College is an NCAA Division III program in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wheaton College men's basketball.
What conference is Wheaton College in?
Wheaton College competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wheaton College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,059 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Wheaton College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,121 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wheaton 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.
The Commitment Wheaton College Respects
D3 coaches at programs like Wheaton College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.