Head Coach
Matt Sherman
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About Central Methodist University Basketball
Central Methodist builds players who value ball movement and floor spacing. Head coach Matt Sherman operates a system that rewards high-IQ guards and versatile wings willing to defend multiple positions. In the Heart of America Athletic Conference, the program competes against opponents who prize pace and three-point shooting, so roster construction reflects that reality. The Eagles typically field rosters with multiple ball handlers and shooters who can transition seamlessly from zone to man principles. Sherman's teams demand consistency, players who show up the same way night to night, both offensively and in effort level. This isn't a program that masks effort gaps; it's built on accountability and floor awareness. Central Methodist draws post-graduates and traditional students looking for a realistic path to minutes. Freshmen rarely start immediately, but the program develops rotational depth and creates opportunities for demonstrable improvement. The conference schedule tests resolve weekly, making roster versatility non-negotiable. If you're the type of player who studies film, understands spacing angles, and competes without needing constant validation, this program offers genuine development. Bench time here means real coaching, not punishment. The Heart of America Athletic Conference offers legitimate mid-major exposure for guards and wings ready to show consistency at the college level. --- 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
$21,697/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
1,040
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,697 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,639 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,402 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,579 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,381 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,662 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,040
- Average net price
- $21,697 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $29,460 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,460 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Heart of America Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Baker University
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Location Baldwin City, KS | Enrollment 1,100 | Avg. net price $25,038 |
Benedictine College
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Location Atchison, KS | Enrollment 2,272 | Avg. net price $24,687 |
Central Methodist University
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Location Fayette, MO | Enrollment 1,040 | Avg. net price $21,697 |
Clarke University
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 742 | Avg. net price $26,095 |
Culver-Stockton College
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Location Canton, MO | Enrollment 807 | Avg. net price $22,277 |
Graceland University
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Location Lamoni, IA | Enrollment 798 | Avg. net price $19,899 |
Grand View University
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Location Des Moines, IA | Enrollment 1,486 | Avg. net price $21,705 |
Iowa Wesleyan University
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Location , IA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Location Olathe, KS | Enrollment 983 | Avg. net price $30,947 |
Missouri Baptist University
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 1,488 | Avg. net price $27,032 |
Missouri Valley College
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Location Marshall, MO | Enrollment 1,443 | Avg. net price $24,230 |
Mount Mercy University
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 1,107 | Avg. net price $23,935 |
| Park University View program → | Location Parkville, MO | Enrollment 4,555 | Avg. net price $19,119 |
Peru State College
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Location Peru, NE | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $10,005 |
William Penn University
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Location Oskaloosa, IA | Enrollment 1,301 | Avg. net price $23,749 |
William Woods University
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Location Fulton, MO | Enrollment 1,300 | Avg. net price $26,458 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Methodist University NAIA?
Yes, Central Methodist University is an NAIA program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Central Methodist University men's basketball.
What conference is Central Methodist University in?
Central Methodist University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Central Methodist University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,697 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Central Methodist University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,040 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Central Methodist University?
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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.