Head Coach
Matt Wilber
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Dakota Wesleyan University Basketball
Dakota Wesleyan competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, a league that rewards guard-heavy, perimeter-oriented basketball. Head coach Matt Wilber has built a program that prioritizes ball movement and three-point shooting, which means guards who can handle pressure and knock down shots from deep find immediate playing time here. The NAIA level in South Dakota also means less recruiting saturation, coaches like Wilber evaluate film closely and offer real conversations rather than form letters. Mitchell itself is a small college town, which creates a tight-knit team environment. Road travel within the GPAC keeps expenses reasonable, and the community supports basketball. Wilber's staff values versatility; players who can defend multiple positions and contribute in different roles tend to thrive in his system. He's built a program that develops talent systematically rather than relying on one or two stars. The Great Plains Athletic Conference is competitive and improving. Programs here play a faster pace than many realize, and conference tournaments often produce surprising results. If you're a guard looking for consistent minutes, a coaching staff that will actually develop your game, and a chance to compete for a conference championship in a close-knit setting, Dakota Wesleyan deserves serious consideration. 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
$24,039/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
670
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,039 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,500 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,545 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,247 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,897 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,105 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 670
- Average net price
- $24,039 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $34,540 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $34,540 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Briar Cliff University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $27,472 |
Concordia University
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Location Seward, NE | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $24,521 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Location Mitchell, SD | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $24,039 |
Doane University
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Location , NE | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $28,885 |
Dordt University
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Location Sioux Center, IA | Enrollment 1,597 | Avg. net price $25,944 |
Hastings College
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Location Hastings, NE | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $22,320 |
Midland University
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Location Fremont, NE | Enrollment 1,159 | Avg. net price $24,320 |
Morningside University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $23,505 |
Mount Marty University
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Location Yankton, SD | Enrollment 697 | Avg. net price $21,395 |
Northwestern College
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Location Orange City, IA | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $24,716 |
Presentation College
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Jamestown
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Location , ND | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,440 |
Waldorf University
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Location Forest City, IA | Enrollment 1,827 | Avg. net price $24,003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dakota Wesleyan University NAIA?
Yes, Dakota Wesleyan University is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball.
What conference is Dakota Wesleyan University in?
Dakota Wesleyan University competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dakota Wesleyan University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,039 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dakota Wesleyan University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 670 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dakota Wesleyan 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.