Head Coach
Chad Lance
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Missouri Valley College Basketball
You're looking for a place where you can play meaningful minutes, grow as a player, and earn a degree without sacrificing your basketball future. Missouri Valley College gets that. Competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, the Vikings play a brand of basketball that rewards effort, fundamentals, and consistency, the things that actually translate to the next level. Head coach Chad Lance builds programs around player development. He's not looking for finished products; he's looking for young men willing to put in the work. At Missouri Valley, you'll find a coaching staff invested in your game and your education. The NAIA level offers you real opportunity, genuine playing time, a manageable student-athlete balance, and the chance to prove yourself against solid competition week in and week out. Marshall, Missouri provides the kind of community where you're not just a number. You'll be part of a program that values character and accountability. Lance and his staff will challenge you, but they'll also support you through the process. If you're serious about playing college basketball and earning your degree in an environment where you matter, this is worth your consideration. The Vikings compete hard and develop players who go on to meaningful careers. That's the standard here. 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
$24,230/yr
Grad rate
25%
Enrollment
1,443
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,230 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,145 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,377 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,856 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,597 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,709 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,443
- Average net price
- $24,230 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $24,200 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,200 / year
- Graduation rate
- 25%
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 Missouri Valley College NAIA?
Yes, Missouri Valley College is an NAIA program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Missouri Valley College men's basketball.
What conference is Missouri Valley College in?
Missouri Valley College competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Missouri Valley College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,230 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Missouri Valley College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,443 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Missouri Valley College?
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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Missouri Valley College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at NAIA evaluations already prepared for what programs like Missouri Valley College require.
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.