Head Coach
Nick Birkey
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About Olivet Nazarene University Basketball
The CCAC operates as one of NAIA's tighter conferences, competitive enough that tournament seeding carries real weight, but intimate enough that coaching staffs know each other's schemes inside-and- out. Olivet Nazarene sits in that middle band where consistency matters more than flash. Head coach Nick Birkey has built a program that values ball movement and defensive versatility, asking guards to initiate from multiple spots and forwards to defend perimeter threats. That's a specific ask, not every recruit's strength. The Bourbonnais location puts you in the Chicagoland footprint, which means proximity to high-major recruit pipelines and AAU circuits, but you're playing in a mid-sized Christian university setting. Practices are organized, film study is expected, and Birkey's staff recruits players who understand that development happens in the details, shooting mechanics, spacing discipline, transition timing. This isn't a program chasing one-and-done energy; it's built for players willing to compete hard over four years and improve incrementally. If you thrive in structured environments where your role is clearly defined and coach feedback is immediate and technical, Olivet Nazarene offers that. The CCAC tournament path is real for competitive rosters, and Birkey has shown he'll rotate minutes fairly based on performance. 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
$19,978/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
2,603
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,978 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,138 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,742 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,706 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,231 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,601 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,603
- Average net price
- $19,978 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,120 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,120 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Calumet College of St. Joseph
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Location Whiting, IN | Enrollment 529 | Avg. net price $18,778 |
Cardinal Stritch University
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Location Charleston, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Governors State University
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Location University Park, IL | Enrollment 2,556 | Avg. net price $15,833 |
Holy Cross College
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Location Notre Dame, IN | Enrollment 639 | Avg. net price $24,547 |
| Indiana University Northwest View program → | Location Gary, IN | Enrollment 2,661 | Avg. net price $5,567 |
Indiana University-South Bend
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Location South Bend, IN | Enrollment 3,933 | Avg. net price $8,607 |
Judson University
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $19,224 |
Olivet Nazarene University
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Location Bourbonnais, IL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $19,978 |
Roosevelt University
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Location , IL | Enrollment 2,849 | Avg. net price $21,512 |
Saint Xavier University
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 3,096 | Avg. net price $10,171 |
St. Ambrose University
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Location Davenport, IA | Enrollment 1,916 | Avg. net price $23,689 |
Trinity Christian College
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Location , IL | Enrollment 820 | Avg. net price $15,155 |
University of St. Francis
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $15,961 |
Viterbo University
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Location La Crosse, WI | Enrollment 1,249 | Avg. net price $22,797 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olivet Nazarene University NAIA?
Yes, Olivet Nazarene University is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Olivet Nazarene University men's basketball.
What conference is Olivet Nazarene University in?
Olivet Nazarene University competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Olivet Nazarene University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,978 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Olivet Nazarene University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,603 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Olivet Nazarene 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.