Head Coach
Jon Havens
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Richland College Basketball
Richland College gives you a direct path to playing time and degree completion without the two-year wait at a four-year school. Head Coach Jon Havens runs a program in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference where contributors earn immediate opportunities and genuine development minutes, not redshirt years. The practical advantage is straightforward: you get your first two years of college credit in a respected degree program while building film that transfers to a higher level. Junior college football operates differently than the four-year model. Your performance translates directly into recruitment interest from Division I and Division II programs, and you'll have real leverage in the transfer portal because you've proven yourself on film. Richland's location in Texas places you in a region with strong football culture and active coaching networks. Coach Havens emphasizes players who arrive prepared to compete immediately, your freshman and sophomore years are your audition for the next level, not a development holding pattern. The financial reality matters too. Two years of junior college costs less than four years at a university while you earn transferable credits and build your resume simultaneously. You're not paying for a redshirt year; you're investing in visibility and advancement. This program works for players who understand the business side of college football: show up ready to play, perform, transfer up, and finish your degree. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$16,414/yr
Grad rate
24%
Enrollment
43,869
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,414 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,704 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,522 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,529 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,802 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,795 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 43,869
- Average net price
- $16,414 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,970 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $7,500 / year
- Graduation rate
- 24%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southwest Junior College Football Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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| Brookhaven College View program → | Location Farmers Branch, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Cedar Valley College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
| Coastal Bend College View program → | Location Beeville, TX | Enrollment 1,958 | Avg. net price $4,055 |
Collin College
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Location Portland, TX | Enrollment 26,449 | Avg. net price $10,747 |
Dallas College-Eastfield
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Location Mesquite, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Dallas College-North Lake
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Location Irving, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Lamar State College – Port Arthur
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Location Paris, TX | Enrollment 1,508 | Avg. net price $4,244 |
Lee College
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Location Baytown, TX | Enrollment 5,116 | Avg. net price $6,744 |
Mountain View College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Navarro College
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 3,781 | Avg. net price $15,500 |
Richland College
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Location Mansfield, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Southwestern Christian College
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Location Terrell, TX | Enrollment 110 | Avg. net price $8,853 |
Trinity Valley Community College
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Location Terrell, TX | Enrollment 5,655 | Avg. net price $4,015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richland College JUCO?
Yes, Richland College is a JUCO program in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Richland College men's basketball.
What conference is Richland College in?
Richland College competes in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Richland College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,414 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 Richland College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 43,869 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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.