Head Coach
Joe Kuhn
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About College of DuPage Basketball
College of DuPage basketball operates as a calculated stepping stone in the junior college landscape. Head Coach Joe Kuhn constructs a program designed for player development within a deliberate framework, you're not just playing games, you're building a foundation for NCAA Division III and II transitions. The Northern Illinois Athletic Conference provides consistent competition that mirrors the intensity of four-year programs, giving you accurate data on where your game stands and what gaps need closing before that next level. The two-year structure at DuPage isn't a detour; it's strategic positioning. Athletes who need court time, skill refinement, or GPA rehabilitation benefit from a controlled environment where academics and athletics integrate naturally. Kuhn's system emphasizes basketball intelligence and positional mastery, the kinds of foundational skills that translate when you're recruited by four-year programs. You'll face opponents scouted by D-III and D-II coaches, meaning every performance carries recruiting weight. For the player willing to view junior college as a deliberate pathway rather than a fallback, DuPage offers transparent progression metrics. You'll know exactly how your development aligns with transfer expectations. The NJCAA schedule and conference positioning create networking opportunities with four-year coaching staffs actively evaluating talent in real time. This works if you're coachable, self-aware about your current level, and committed to specific measurable improvement over two years. 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
$5,165/yr
Grad rate
24%
Enrollment
16,114
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,165 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,799 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,336 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,347 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,842 / year
- $110,001+
- $13,122 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 16,114
- Average net price
- $5,165 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,680 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,870 / year
- Graduation rate
- 24%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Illinois Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Glen Ellyn, IL | Enrollment 16,114 | Avg. net price $5,165 |
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Location Waukegan, IL | Enrollment 9,420 | Avg. net price $7,280 |
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 6,648 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
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Location Prospect Heights, IL | Enrollment 9,313 | Avg. net price $10,058 |
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 9,306 | Avg. net price $4,588 |
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Location Crystal Lake, IL | Enrollment 4,691 | Avg. net price $11,434 |
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Location Palos Hills, IL | Enrollment 7,490 | Avg. net price $3,887 |
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Location Skokie, IL | Enrollment 6,072 | Avg. net price $3,948 |
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Location River Grove, IL | Enrollment 6,902 | Avg. net price $3,243 |
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Location Sugar Grove, IL | Enrollment 5,721 | Avg. net price $2,551 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of DuPage JUCO?
Yes, College of DuPage is a JUCO program in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for College of DuPage men's basketball.
What conference is College of DuPage in?
College of DuPage competes in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at College of DuPage?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,165 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 College of DuPage?
College Scorecard reports approximately 16,114 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to College of DuPage?
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.
Your Eligibility for College of DuPage Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before JUCO coaches ask the question, so when College of DuPage's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.