Head Coach
Christopher Avery
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About Jarvis Christian University Basketball
Jarvis Christian basketball is built on a foundation of discipline, accountability, and player development. Head Coach Christopher Avery has established a program culture where improvement is non-negotiable and every player's trajectory matters. Competing in the Red River Athletic Conference at the NAIA level, the program attracts student-athletes serious about playing meaningful minutes while earning a degree from a historically Black university with deep roots and authentic community connections. What sets this opportunity apart is the emphasis on creating pathways, whether that's positioning players for professional opportunities after college or building the character and work ethic that translates to life beyond the court. The coaching staff prioritizes recruiting players who embrace the grind, who understand that consistency in the weight room and film study separates contributors from bench warmers. You'll find a program that celebrates growth, recognizes effort, and gives players the chance to prove they belong at higher levels of competition. Jarvis Christian offers the rare combination of playing time opportunity and genuine institutional support. You're not just getting a jersey; you're joining a program with a track record of developing talent and holding players to standards that matter. This is basketball built on respect, not shortcuts. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$12,317/yr
Grad rate
23%
Enrollment
577
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,317 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,142 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,871 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,299 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,800 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,835 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 577
- Average net price
- $12,317 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,720 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,720 / year
- Graduation rate
- 23%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Red River Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Jarvis Christian University
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Location Hawkins, TX | Enrollment 577 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
Louisiana Christian University
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Location Pineville, LA | Enrollment 672 | Avg. net price $20,268 |
| Louisiana State University Alexandria View program → | Location Alexandria, LA | Enrollment 5,632 | Avg. net price $12,105 |
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Location Shreveport, LA | Enrollment 2,153 | Avg. net price $11,101 |
Our Lady of the Lake University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,066 | Avg. net price $15,176 |
| Texas A&M University -Texarkana View program → | Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,982 | Avg. net price $16,934 |
Texas College
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 614 | Avg. net price $12,603 |
| University of North Texas at Dallas View program → | Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,878 | Avg. net price $12,111 |
University of the Southwest
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 346 | Avg. net price $17,550 |
Wiley College
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 712 | Avg. net price $6,125 |
Xavier University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $19,722 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jarvis Christian University NAIA?
Yes, Jarvis Christian University is an NAIA program in the Red River Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Jarvis Christian University men's basketball.
What conference is Jarvis Christian University in?
Jarvis Christian University competes in the Red River Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Jarvis Christian University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,317 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Jarvis Christian University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 577 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Jarvis Christian 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.