Head Coach
Derek Selvig
derek.selvig@dickinsonstate.edu
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Selvig | Head Coach | derek.selvig@dickinsonstate.edu |
| Jake Owsley | Assistant Coach | jacob.owsley@dickinsonstate.edu |
| Vic Weidner | Assistant Athletic Trainer | victoria.weidner@sanfordhealth.org |
About Dickinson State University Basketball
Dickinson State basketball operates as a deliberate development program in the Frontier Conference, where Head Coach Derek Selvig structures each season around measurable player progression rather than short-term results. This approach creates strategic value for recruits thinking beyond their freshman year, you're joining a system that prioritizes skill acquisition, basketball IQ, and long- term positioning within a competitive NAIA conference. The Blue Hawks compete in an environment where game film reveals coaching intent. Selvig's teams emphasize offensive spacing, defensive rotations, and the kinds of tactical fundamentals that translate to higher levels. Players who commit here understand they're investing in a four-year developmental pathway: freshman adjustment, sophomore refinement, junior breakout, senior command. Dickinson State offers genuine playing time pathways for recruits willing to earn minutes through preparation. The program values guards and forwards who can execute within a system, defend multiple positions, and understand their role within larger team objectives. The campus community in Dickinson provides a focused environment, minimal distractions, maximum opportunity to develop both athletically and academically. The Frontier Conference schedule tests you against quality opponents. Consistent exposure to that level of competition, combined with Selvig's coaching, builds credentials that matter for post- college opportunities, whether that's professional basketball or career development. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$14,076/yr
Grad rate
40%
Enrollment
1,090
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,076 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,038 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,622 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,956 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,870 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,109 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,090
- Average net price
- $14,076 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,418 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,608 / year
- Graduation rate
- 40%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frontier Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bellevue University
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Location Bellevue, NE | Enrollment 10,220 | Avg. net price $11,743 |
Bismarck State College
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Location Bismarck, ND | Enrollment 2,839 | Avg. net price $9,531 |
Carroll College
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Location Helena, MT | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $26,295 |
Dakota State University
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Location Madison, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,554 |
Dickinson State University
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Location Dickinson, ND | Enrollment 1,090 | Avg. net price $14,076 |
Mayville State University
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Location Mayville, ND | Enrollment 733 | Avg. net price $13,637 |
Montana State University-Northern
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Location Havre, MT | Enrollment 761 | Avg. net price $14,686 |
| Montana Technological University View program → | Location Butte, MT | Enrollment 1,480 | Avg. net price $17,205 |
Rocky Mountain College
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Location Billings, MT | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $21,679 |
University of Montana Western
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Location Dillon, MT | Enrollment 1,198 | Avg. net price $19,481 |
| University of Providence View program → | Location Great Falls, MT | Enrollment 528 | Avg. net price $21,492 |
Valley City State University
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Location Valley City, ND | Enrollment 958 | Avg. net price $13,748 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dickinson State University NAIA?
Yes, Dickinson State University is an NAIA program in the Frontier Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dickinson State University men's basketball.
What conference is Dickinson State University in?
Dickinson State University competes in the Frontier Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dickinson State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,076 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 Dickinson State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,090 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dickinson State 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.