Head Coach
Colton Kooima
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Colton Kooima | Head Coach | colton.kooima@nwciowa.edu |
| Ben Miller | Associate Head Coach | benjamin.miller@nwciowa.edu |
| Austin Schlatter | Assistant Coach / Junior Varsity | austin.schlatter@nwciowa.edu |
| Tristan Reed | Graduate Assistant | tristan.reed@nwciowa.edu |
| Kayla Tindall | Assistant Athletic Trainer | kayla.tindall@nwciowa.edu |
| Carter Aguilera | Head Athletic Performance Coach | carter.aguilera@nwciowa.edu |
About Northwestern College Basketball
You need to be ready before you arrive. Northwestern doesn't develop players from ground zero, it builds on foundation you've already built. Head coach Kris Korver runs a program that demands ball movement, defensive intensity, and basketball intelligence. The Great Plains Athletic Conference is competitive. Games won't wait for you to figure it out. You'll compete against programs that play fast, execute sets, and punish mistakes. Orange City, Iowa isn't a basketball factory, it's a place where committed players get better because the culture demands it. You'll practice against teammates who are serious about the game. You'll face conference opponents who know what they're doing. Korver expects guards who can handle pressure and forwards who can space the floor. He wants players who understand angles, spacing, and help defense. That's non-negotiable. The preparation gap between high school and NAIA ball is real. Players who show up unprepared regret it. Players who arrive sharp accelerate immediately. Your shooting consistency matters now. Your footwork matters now. Your conditioning matters now. Northwestern has a path for serious players, but you have to show up ready to compete from day one. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$24,716/yr
Grad rate
66%
Enrollment
1,175
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,716 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,506 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,300 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,343 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,880 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,296 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,175
- Average net price
- $24,716 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,360 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,360 / year
- Graduation rate
- 66%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Northwestern College NAIA?
Yes, Northwestern College is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northwestern College men's basketball.
What conference is Northwestern College in?
Northwestern College competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northwestern College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,716 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Northwestern College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,175 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northwestern 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.
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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.