Head Coach
Ryan Arrowood
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Rio Grande Basketball
You're evaluating options, and you know the difference between a program that develops you and one that just plays you. Rio Grande gets that. Head coach Ryan Arrowood runs a River States Conference program built on the principle that college basketball is a partnership, you commit to improvement, and the program commits to your growth. That's how players earn meaningful minutes and build something they're proud of. Rio Grande offers genuine playing time for guards and forwards willing to compete in a structured, developmental system. The pace is intentional, not frantic. You'll learn spacing, decision-making, and consistency in a setting where mistakes become teaching moments rather than benching sentences. The NAIA level gives you room to find your game without the overwhelming pressure that can derail younger players at higher-profile schools. Off the court, you're in a close-knit athletic community where coaches know your name, your family, and your goals. That matters when you're navigating the mental side of college ball. Rio Grande is small enough that you won't get lost, but serious enough about basketball that development is real. If you're ready to prove you belong at the next level and want a coach who'll invest in your game day after day, this is worth a closer look. 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
$25,227/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
1,400
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,227 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,076 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,823 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,378 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,830 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,168 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,400
- Average net price
- $25,227 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $20,960 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,960 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
River States Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Brescia University
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Location Owensboro, KY | Enrollment 545 | Avg. net price $14,909 |
| Indiana University East View program → | Location Richmond, IN | Enrollment 2,589 | Avg. net price $9,117 |
Indiana University Kokomo
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Location Kokomo, IN | Enrollment 2,352 | Avg. net price $5,707 |
Indiana University Southeast
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Location New Albany, IN | Enrollment 3,170 | Avg. net price $10,026 |
Kentucky Christian University
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Location Grayson, KY | Enrollment 429 | Avg. net price $25,469 |
Midway University
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Location Midway, KY | Enrollment 1,262 | Avg. net price $29,981 |
Oakland City University
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Location Oakland City, IN | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $15,557 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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Location Saint Mary's, IN | Enrollment 853 | Avg. net price $22,507 |
University of Rio Grande
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Location Rio Grande, OH | Enrollment 1,400 | Avg. net price $25,227 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Location Beckley, WV | Enrollment 981 | Avg. net price $14,942 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Rio Grande NAIA?
Yes, University of Rio Grande is an NAIA program in the River States Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Rio Grande men's basketball.
What conference is University of Rio Grande in?
University of Rio Grande competes in the River States Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Rio Grande?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,227 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Rio Grande?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,400 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Rio Grande?
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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to University of Rio Grande
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at NAIA evaluations already prepared for what programs like University of Rio Grande require.
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.