Head Coach
Mark Jensen
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Assistant coaches change often. Confirm current staff on the program's official athletics site before reaching out.
Loading staff directory…
About Whittier College Basketball
Whittier's program operates within the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a Division III league that demands efficient offense and disciplined perimeter defense. Head coach Mark Jensen builds rosters around ball movement and three-point shooting, teams that can execute in transition and defend without fouling tend to sustain runs in this conference. The typical Whittier player is a high-IQ guard or wing who thrives in a pace-controlled system and understands spacing. Forwards need to move well away from the basket and contribute on the glass. Centers must be mobile and capable of switching on defense. The program values basketball intelligence over raw athleticism; Jensen develops guards who can run pick-and-roll actions and wings who defend multiple positions. If you're a player who sees angles before they open, shoots with consistency, and buys into team defense, Whittier offers serious playing time and development. The SCIAC is a grinding league, games are decided by execution, not talent gaps. Roster spots go to players willing to commit to a system and compete for minutes against strong regional opponents. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$24,940/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
764
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,940 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,133 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,661 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,925 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,404 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,567 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 764
- Average net price
- $24,940 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $52,877 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $52,877 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
California Institute of Technology
View program →
|
Location Pasadena, CA | Enrollment 987 | Avg. net price $8,509 |
California Lutheran University
View program →
|
Location Thousand Oaks, CA | Enrollment 2,296 | Avg. net price $26,445 |
Chapman University
View program →
|
Location Orange, CA | Enrollment 7,478 | Avg. net price $46,708 |
|
Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps Colleges
View program →
|
Location , CA | Enrollment 1,388 | Avg. net price $26,039 |
Occidental College
View program →
|
Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 1,877 | Avg. net price $37,470 |
Pomona-Pitzer Colleges
View program →
|
Location Claremont, CA | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $18,978 |
University of La Verne
View program →
|
Location La Verne, CA | Enrollment 3,050 | Avg. net price $20,523 |
University of Redlands
View program →
|
Location Redlands, CA | Enrollment 2,049 | Avg. net price $30,924 |
Whittier College
View program →
|
Location Whittier, CA | Enrollment 764 | Avg. net price $24,940 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whittier College D3?
Yes, Whittier College is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC). This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Whittier College men's basketball.
What conference is Whittier College in?
Whittier College competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Whittier College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,940 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Whittier College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 764 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Whittier 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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Whittier College
Our coaches have placed players at D3 programs across the country. They know what Whittier College's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
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.