Head Coach
Denis Schaefer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Schaefer | Head Coach | dschaefer@grandview.edu |
| Tyler Long | Associate Head Coach | tlong@grandview.edu |
| Michelle Prange | Athletic Success Coordinator/Compliance | mprange@grandview.edu |
| Gary Williamson | Athletic Trainer (WVB, M/W BB, T/F) | gary-williamson@grandview.edu |
About Grand View University Basketball
Grand View University offers a strategic pathway to competitive basketball within the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Head Coach Denis Schaefer has built a program that values systematic player development and intentional roster construction, the foundation of sustained success in NAIA basketball. Playing at Grand View means competing in a conference that demands consistency and adaptability. The program emphasizes defensive principles, offensive spacing, and the kind of basketball intelligence that translates beyond college. You'll develop within a system designed to maximize individual strengths while building team cohesion, assets that carry weight whether your path leads to professional opportunities or life after basketball. Des Moines provides a focused environment without the distractions of larger college towns. This allows concentrated work on skill development and academic progress. Schaefer's coaching approach privileges players who understand the game's complexities and take ownership of their development. The program attracts serious competitors who view their four years as chess moves in a larger career strategy. Grand View recruits players who are coachable, intelligent, and committed to incremental improvement. If you're thinking strategically about where to spend your college years, where coaching, conference positioning, and daily development matter, this program warrants your consideration. 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
$21,705/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
1,486
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,705 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,979 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,156 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,963 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,643 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,679 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,486
- Average net price
- $21,705 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,136 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,136 / 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 Grand View University NAIA?
Yes, Grand View University is an NAIA program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Grand View University men's basketball.
What conference is Grand View University in?
Grand View University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Grand View University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,705 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Grand View University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,486 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Grand View University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, 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 NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment Grand View University Respects
NAIA coaches at programs like Grand View University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.