Head Coach
Donnie Tyndall
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Chipola College Basketball
Chipola College offers NJCAA basketball in the Panhandle Conference, a practical stepping stone for players serious about earning a degree while competing at a meaningful level. Head coach Donnie Tyndall runs a program focused on player development and creating pathways to four-year schools. Here, you play real minutes, build a film portfolio, and complete your general education requirements without the cost of a university. The junior college route works when your academics need strengthening, your game needs refinement, or you need to prove yourself before committing to a four-year program. Chipola provides that controlled environment. You'll compete against comparable talent, receive coaching attention, and position yourself for transfer opportunities while staying affordable. What matters most: realistic assessment of your readiness. If you're borderline for four-year programs or rebuilding your transcript, a junior college year or two can reset your trajectory. If your skills are already developed and your grades are solid, you may have better options. Either way, the decision requires honest evaluation of where you actually stand versus where programs expect you to perform. Tyndall's program emphasizes accountability and measurable progress. You'll know whether you're developing and whether transfer schools are paying attention. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$1,458/yr
Grad rate
59%
Enrollment
1,312
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $1,458 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $599 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $1,860 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $4,642 / year
- $110,001+
- $5,594 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,312
- Average net price
- $1,458 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,084 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,914 / year
- Graduation rate
- 59%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Panhandle Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Chipola College
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Location Marianna, FL | Enrollment 1,312 | Avg. net price $1,458 |
Gulf Coast State College
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Location Panama City, FL | Enrollment 3,934 | Avg. net price $2,865 |
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Northwest Florida State College
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Location Miami Gardens, FL | Enrollment 3,010 | Avg. net price $3,738 |
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Pensacola State College
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Location Pensacola, FL | Enrollment 7,538 | Avg. net price $7,933 |
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Tallahassee Community College
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Location Tallahassee, FL | Enrollment 11,053 | Avg. net price $7,008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chipola College JUCO?
Yes, Chipola College is a JUCO program in the Panhandle Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Chipola College men's basketball.
What conference is Chipola College in?
Chipola College competes in the Panhandle Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Chipola College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $1,458 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 Chipola College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,312 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Chipola College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, 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 JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Chipola College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at JUCO evaluations already prepared for what programs like Chipola College require.
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.