Head Coach
Ryan Marks
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Marks | Head Men's Basketball Coach | rmarks@stfrancis.edu |
| Rock Allen | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | rallen@stfrancis.edu |
| Tony Graves | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | tgraves@stfrancis.edu |
| Jalen Reneau | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | jalenreneau@stfrancis.edu |
| Rahmel Davis | Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | rahmeldavis@stfrancis.edu |
About University of St. Francis Basketball
A degree from the University of St. Francis carries real weight in Illinois and beyond, and that foundation matters as much as your basketball development. Head coach Ryan Marks built a program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference focused on player progression and practical opportunity, you'll find meaningful playing time here, not a lengthy bench role waiting for your chance. St. Francis values players who can contribute immediately while building toward transfer- portal positioning if that becomes your path. The coaching staff emphasizes skill development and basketball IQ, understanding that most players benefit from a clear progression plan. You'll compete in a mid-major NAIA conference where games matter and scouts are watching, but the pressure stays reasonable enough to focus on your actual growth. Joliet places you 30 miles southwest of Chicago, close enough for family visits and recruiting exposure without the chaos of a major city campus. The academics structure around scheduling that works for student-athletes, not against them. Tuition assistance is straightforward, no hidden tiers or confusing promises. Playing time here is earned, not given. Coach Marks expects effort, coachability, and commitment to both the classroom and court. If you're looking for a program where you'll develop, get legitimate minutes, and hold a valued degree when your basketball chapter ends, this is worth serious consideration. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$15,961/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
1,223
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,961 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,468 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,047 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,292 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,187 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,770 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,223
- Average net price
- $15,961 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,900 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,900 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 University of St. Francis NAIA?
Yes, University of St. Francis is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of St. Francis men's basketball.
What conference is University of St. Francis in?
University of St. Francis competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of St. Francis?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,961 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 St. Francis?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,223 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of St. Francis?
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.