Head Coach
Trent Miller
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Morningside University Basketball
The Great Plains Athletic Conference is built on physical, disciplined basketball, and Morningside under Trent Miller has carved out a program that values ball movement and defensive intensity over iso-heavy offense. That's not accidental. Miller has built a culture where guards learn to run a structured offense and wings develop versatile, switchable defense. If you're comfortable with accountability and systematic development, this is a program that will push you. Sioux City sits in a recruiting corridor many programs overlook, which works to Morningside's advantage, Miller can develop talent without constant portal pressure. The Mustangs compete in the GPAC, a conference known for toughness and high-volume three-point shooting. Morningside's approach emphasizes getting quality looks within an offense rather than settling for heat-checks. The program attracts players who understand that development takes time and buy into team principles. Miller's coaching staff includes assistants with genuine post-college playing experience, so they speak the language players understand. Strength and conditioning is integrated into daily practice, not treated as separate conditioning sessions. This is a program for players ready to commit to a system, improve their basketball IQ, and compete in a conference that prepares you for the next level. The GPAC schedule is demanding, and Miller uses that exposure to evaluate growth. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$23,505/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,163
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,505 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,940 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,913 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,391 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,989 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,636 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,163
- Average net price
- $23,505 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,190 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,190 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Briar Cliff University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $27,472 |
Concordia University
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Location Seward, NE | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $24,521 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Location Mitchell, SD | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $24,039 |
Doane University
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Location , NE | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $28,885 |
Dordt University
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Location Sioux Center, IA | Enrollment 1,597 | Avg. net price $25,944 |
Hastings College
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Location Hastings, NE | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $22,320 |
Midland University
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Location Fremont, NE | Enrollment 1,159 | Avg. net price $24,320 |
Morningside University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $23,505 |
Mount Marty University
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Location Yankton, SD | Enrollment 697 | Avg. net price $21,395 |
Northwestern College
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Location Orange City, IA | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $24,716 |
Presentation College
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Jamestown
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Location , ND | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,440 |
Waldorf University
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Location Forest City, IA | Enrollment 1,827 | Avg. net price $24,003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morningside University NAIA?
Yes, Morningside University is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Morningside University men's basketball.
What conference is Morningside University in?
Morningside University competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Morningside University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,505 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Morningside University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,163 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Morningside 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.
Your Eligibility for Morningside University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before NAIA coaches ask the question, so when Morningside University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.