Head Coach
Ray Shovlain
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About St. Ambrose University Basketball
St. Ambrose basketball carries real tradition in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, a program where discipline, work ethic, and winning culture matter every single day. Head coach Ray Shovlain has built something that demands excellence from players willing to invest in themselves and their teammates. This is basketball that plays the right way: intentional offense, locked-in defense, and accountability that extends beyond the court. What makes St. Ambrose special is how seriously the program takes player development. You're not just filling a roster, you're joining a community in Davenport where your growth matters to coaches and teammates alike. Shovlain recruits players who understand that college basketball is a privilege, and he develops them into competitors who leave campus better prepared for life, whether that's in professional basketball or beyond. The NAIA platform gives you real opportunities to play meaningful minutes, build a highlight reel that scouts notice, and contribute to conference competition that matters. St. Ambrose expects you to be coachable, competitive, and committed to the process. If you're the kind of player who wants to earn your spot and develop under a coach who genuinely cares about your future, this program recognizes and rewards that mentality. 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
$23,689/yr
Grad rate
70%
Enrollment
1,916
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,689 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,351 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,212 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,104 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,927 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,449 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,916
- Average net price
- $23,689 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,113 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,113 / year
- Graduation rate
- 70%
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 St. Ambrose University NAIA?
Yes, St. Ambrose University is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for St. Ambrose University men's basketball.
What conference is St. Ambrose University in?
St. Ambrose University competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at St. Ambrose University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,689 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at St. Ambrose University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,916 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose 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.