Head Coach
Rylee Hernandez
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Seward County Community College Basketball
The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference doesn't get the national spotlight of bigger junior college circuits, but it's built a reputation for producing players who transfer up and compete immediately at four-year programs. Seward County thrives in that ecosystem under head coach Rylee Hernandez, who understands what it takes to develop talent in a junior college setting where roster turnover is constant and development timelines are compressed. What makes Seward different: the program values ball movement and defensive intensity over isolation basketball. Hernandez recruits players who can defend multiple positions and handle secondary playmaking duties, guys who understand their role in a system rather than seeking individual scoring volume. The Jayhawks compete in a conference where road games demand toughness; Kansas travel is real, and the program builds resilience into its culture. Seward's strength lies in identifying under-recruited players with high ceilings and maximizing their visibility for four-year transfers. The coaching staff actively facilitates connections with four-year programs, viewing their job as both immediate development and pipeline management. This means playing time exists for the right fit, but it's earned through competitive practice and defensive commitment. If you're a guard or wing who struggled to find opportunities at a bigger program, or a post player willing to space the floor and defend in space, Seward County offers legitimate runway. The conference is competitive enough that film from winning there translates to serious four-year interest. 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
$8,584/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
1,166
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,584 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,428 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,148 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,439 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,707 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,166
- Average net price
- $8,584 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,320 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $5,610 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Allen Community College
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Location Iola, KS | Enrollment 810 | Avg. net price $3,011 |
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Barton Community College
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Location Great Bend, KS | Enrollment 2,455 | Avg. net price $10,725 |
Butler Community College – KS
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Location Andover, KS | Enrollment 5,104 | Avg. net price $16,838 |
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Cloud County Community College
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Location Concordia, KS | Enrollment 762 | Avg. net price $12,402 |
Coffeyville Community College
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Location Coffeyville, KS | Enrollment 850 | Avg. net price $8,624 |
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Colby Community College
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Location Colby, KS | Enrollment 838 | Avg. net price $10,629 |
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Cowley College
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Location Arkansas City, KS | Enrollment 1,543 | Avg. net price $8,364 |
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Dodge City Community College
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Location Dodge City, KS | Enrollment 1,106 | Avg. net price $6,382 |
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Fort Hays Tech Northwest
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Location Goodland, KS | Enrollment 315 | Avg. net price $9,988 |
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Fort Scott Community College
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Location Fort Scott, KS | Enrollment 693 | Avg. net price $4,580 |
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Garden City Community College
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Location Garden City, KS | Enrollment 1,474 | Avg. net price $5,768 |
| Hesston College View program → | Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 372 | Avg. net price $17,352 |
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Highland Community College – Kansas
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Location Highland, KS | Enrollment 1,279 | Avg. net price $11,434 |
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Hutchinson Community College
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Location Hutchinson, KS | Enrollment 3,039 | Avg. net price $3,479 |
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Independence Community College
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Location Independence, KS | Enrollment 486 | Avg. net price $2,571 |
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Johnson County Community College
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Location Overland Park, KS | Enrollment 11,332 | Avg. net price $12,359 |
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
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Location Kansas City, KS | Enrollment 3,319 | Avg. net price $14,533 |
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Labette Community College
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Location Parsons, KS | Enrollment 801 | Avg. net price $9,779 |
Neosho County Community College
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Location Chanute, KS | Enrollment 862 | Avg. net price $9,067 |
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Pratt Community College
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Location Pratt, KS | Enrollment 579 | Avg. net price $13,697 |
Seward County Community College
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Location Liberal, KS | Enrollment 1,166 | Avg. net price $8,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seward County Community College JUCO?
Yes, Seward County Community College is a JUCO program in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Seward County Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Seward County Community College in?
Seward County Community College competes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Seward County Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,584 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 Seward County Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,166 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Seward County 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including JUCO
Our track record of placing players at JUCO programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Seward County Community College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.