Head Coach
Ryan Cottingham
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Spring Arbor University Basketball
You're trying to find a program where playing time is real, where your development matters, and where you're not just a number in a rotation. Spring Arbor University gets that. Head coach Ryan Cottingham has built a Crossroads League program that values players who show up ready to compete and commit to improvement, both on the court and in the classroom. This is a place where effort translates directly into opportunity. You'll play meaningful minutes in a competitive conference environment, with coaching that pushes you to grow without losing sight of who you are as a person. Cottingham and his staff emphasize fundamentals, basketball IQ, and accountability. The Cougars play a pace-focused brand of basketball that rewards players who can think the game and execute in transition. Spring Arbor also understands that college basketball is temporary. You'll get genuine support for your academics and your life after basketball. The campus community is small enough to know your name and invested enough to care about your success off the court. If you're looking for a program that treats you like a priority rather than a prospect, where your development is the plan, not the afterthought, Spring Arbor belongs on your list. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$19,227/yr
Grad rate
62%
Enrollment
1,010
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,227 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,186 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,052 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,960 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,923 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,380 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,010
- Average net price
- $19,227 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,530 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,530 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Crossroads League Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bethel University
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Location Mishawaka, IN | Enrollment 1,008 | Avg. net price $19,971 |
Goshen College
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Location Goshen, IN | Enrollment 773 | Avg. net price $13,404 |
Grace College
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Location Winona Lake, IN | Enrollment 1,464 | Avg. net price $18,473 |
Huntington University
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Location Huntington, IN | Enrollment 1,082 | Avg. net price $18,258 |
Indiana Wesleyan University
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Location Marion, IN | Enrollment 1,974 | Avg. net price $22,440 |
Marian University
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Location Indianapolis, IN | Enrollment 2,266 | Avg. net price $23,459 |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Location Mount Vernon, OH | Enrollment 1,358 | Avg. net price $21,193 |
Ohio Christian University
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Location , OH | Enrollment 862 | Avg. net price $19,197 |
Spring Arbor University
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Location Spring Arbor, MI | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $19,227 |
Taylor University
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Location Upland, IN | Enrollment 2,025 | Avg. net price $26,508 |
University of Saint Francis
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Location Fort Wayne, IN | Enrollment 1,567 | Avg. net price $18,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Arbor University NAIA?
Yes, Spring Arbor University is an NAIA program in the Crossroads League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Spring Arbor University men's basketball.
What conference is Spring Arbor University in?
Spring Arbor University competes in the Crossroads League for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Spring Arbor University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,227 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Spring Arbor University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,010 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Spring Arbor 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including NAIA
Our track record of placing players at NAIA programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Spring Arbor University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.