Head Coach
Chad Helle
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About Iowa Central Community College Basketball
You're at a crossroads, maybe your grades need work, your game needs development, or you need a fresh start before a four-year program. Iowa Central gets it. That's exactly what junior college basketball is for: real players taking a calculated step toward their goals without pretending they're somewhere they're not. Head coach Chad Helle runs a program in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference that treats the NJCAA as a legitimate pathway, not a consolation prize. His teams compete hard, develop fundamentals, and create opportunities for players to earn scholarships or professional interest. You'll play meaningful minutes, get honest feedback, and work in an environment where growth is the daily expectation. Iowa Central sits in a competitive conference where every game matters. You'll face other NJCAA programs that take basketball seriously, which means your tape gets better, your confidence builds, and scouts actually watch. The junior college route has sent plenty of players exactly where they wanted to go, you can be next if you're willing to put in the work. This isn't about lowering your ceiling. It's about being realistic about where you need to develop and then dominating at that level. Helle's program does that. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$12,725/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
3,103
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,725 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,443 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,604 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,135 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,746 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,199 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,103
- Average net price
- $12,725 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,050 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,915 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Des Moines Area Community College
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Location Newton, IA | Enrollment 10,446 | Avg. net price $7,005 |
Ellsworth Community College
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Location Iowa Falls, IA | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $12,300 |
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Indian Hills Community College
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Location Ottumwa, IA | Enrollment 1,495 | Avg. net price $11,505 |
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Iowa Central Community College
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Location Fort Dodge, IA | Enrollment 3,103 | Avg. net price $12,725 |
Iowa Lakes Community College
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Location Emmetsburg, IA | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $10,553 |
Iowa Western Community College
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 2,916 | Avg. net price $16,324 |
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Kirkwood Community College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 7,591 | Avg. net price $12,073 |
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Marshalltown Community College
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Location Marshalltown, IA | Enrollment 788 | Avg. net price $7,234 |
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North Iowa Area Community College
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Location Mason City, IA | Enrollment 1,320 | Avg. net price $8,510 |
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Southeastern Community College
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Location West Burlington, IA | Enrollment 1,699 | Avg. net price $12,346 |
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Southwestern Community College
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Location Creston, IA | Enrollment 729 | Avg. net price $12,751 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iowa Central Community College JUCO?
Yes, Iowa Central Community College is a JUCO program in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Iowa Central Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Iowa Central Community College in?
Iowa Central Community College competes in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Iowa Central Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,725 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 Iowa Central Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,103 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Iowa Central Community 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.
Build the Profile Iowa Central Community College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Iowa Central Community College use every recruiting cycle.
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.