Head Coach
Clifton Ellis
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About Temple College Basketball
You need to be ready to compete at a high level immediately. Temple College doesn't rebuild, it performs. Head coach Clifton Ellis runs a program that expects toughness, basketball IQ, and relentless work ethic from day one. Playing in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference means facing opponents who are hungry to move up, and your development matters now, not later. This is a junior college program built on accountability. Players who thrive here understand that every practice, every film session, every conditioning block moves you closer to a four-year opportunity. You'll be pushed to improve your fundamentals, sharpen your decision-making, and elevate your game against serious competition. Clifton Ellis values players who come in prepared to lead and willing to sacrifice for team success. Temple College gives you the platform. The work is on you. You'll showcase your skills in front of four-year coaches who are actively recruiting NJCAA talent. Your development happens fast here because the standard is non-negotiable. If you're serious about playing college basketball at the next level, this environment will test you and prepare you for that jump. The clock is ticking. Spots fill with players who are ready now. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$4,922/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
3,178
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,922 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,414 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,047 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,780 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,222 / year
- $110,001+
- $9,635 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,178
- Average net price
- $4,922 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,000 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $7,224 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Western Junior College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blinn College
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Location Brenham, TX | Enrollment 15,535 | Avg. net price $9,773 |
Clarendon College
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Location Clarendon, TX | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $7,240 |
Frank Phillips College
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Location Borger, TX | Enrollment 623 | Avg. net price $13,338 |
Hill College
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Location Hillsboro, TX | Enrollment 2,253 | Avg. net price $5,802 |
Howard College
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Location Kerrville, TX | Enrollment 1,611 | Avg. net price $3,019 |
McLennan Community College
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Location Waco, TX | Enrollment 5,668 | Avg. net price $5,887 |
Midland College
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Location Midland, TX | Enrollment 5,542 | Avg. net price $4,224 |
New Mexico Junior College
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 2,175 | Avg. net price $5,665 |
New Mexico Military Institute
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Location Roswell, NM | Enrollment 331 | Avg. net price $3,981 |
Odessa College
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Location Gardendale, TX | Enrollment 4,654 | Avg. net price $5,895 |
Ranger College
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Location Ranger, TX | Enrollment 971 | Avg. net price $7,922 |
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South Plains College
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Location Levelland, TX | Enrollment 6,005 | Avg. net price $8,697 |
Temple College
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Location Brownsville, TX | Enrollment 3,178 | Avg. net price $4,922 |
Weatherford College
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Location Mineral Wells, TX | Enrollment 5,094 | Avg. net price $9,654 |
Western Texas College
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Location Snyder, TX | Enrollment 599 | Avg. net price $3,101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Temple College JUCO?
Yes, Temple College is a JUCO program in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Temple College men's basketball.
What conference is Temple College in?
Temple College competes in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Temple College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,922 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 Temple College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,178 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Temple 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.
JUCO Programs Like Temple College Are Recruiting Right Now
JUCO coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Temple College and programs like it at the right moment.
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.