Head Coach
Shawn Huse
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Huse | Head Men's Basketball Coach | shuse@msun.edu |
About Montana State University-Northern Basketball
When the lights come up in Havre on a winter night, Montana State University-Northern's gym fills with the kind of energy that comes from a community that believes in its team. Coach Shawn Huse has built something that reflects the grit of Northern Montana itself, a program where toughness, consistency, and family matter as much as skill. The Lights compete in the Frontier Conference at the NAIA level, a place where players aren't just names on a roster but integral pieces of something larger. This is a program steeped in the culture of the Northern Great Plains. Huse has constructed a basketball environment where defensive intensity and unselfishness define the identity. Players who come through understand that success here means buying into a system, committing to the daily work, and representing a region that values hard work over shortcuts. The alumni who've played for the Lights carry that mentality forward, they know what it means to compete at this level and what it takes to earn meaningful minutes. MSU-Northern offers a genuine college experience in a close-knit community where basketball matters and individual development is personal. If you're looking for a program where your effort translates directly into opportunity and your character shapes the culture, this is a place worth serious consideration. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$14,686/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
761
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,686 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,412 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,574 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,622 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,688 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,196 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 761
- Average net price
- $14,686 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,496 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,397 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
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 Montana State University-Northern NAIA?
Yes, Montana State University-Northern is an NAIA program in the Frontier Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Montana State University-Northern men's basketball.
What conference is Montana State University-Northern in?
Montana State University-Northern competes in the Frontier Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Montana State University-Northern?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,686 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 Montana State University-Northern?
College Scorecard reports approximately 761 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Montana State University-Northern?
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.
Your Eligibility for Montana State University-Northern Starts Today
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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.