Head Coach
Nigel Jenkins
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Waldorf University Basketball
At Waldorf University, basketball isn't just about wins and losses, it's about building relationships that matter. Head coach Nigel Jenkins creates an environment where players feel genuinely known and invested in, both on the court and beyond. The NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference program draws athletes who value a tight-knit community where coaching is personal and development is purposeful. What sets Waldorf apart is the accessibility to leadership. Players work directly with Jenkins and his staff in a setting where individual growth is prioritized alongside team success. The Forest City campus fosters connections between teammates, coaches, and the broader university community that create lasting bonds. This is a place where you're not a roster number, you're part of a family that cares about your trajectory. The program competes in a conference that rewards consistency and effort. Athletes here develop resilience through real competitive challenges while benefiting from the kind of mentorship that only comes in smaller, more connected programs. Whether it's film sessions, individual skill work, or life conversations in the coach's office, there's intentionality behind every interaction. If you're seeking a college experience where you belong to something meaningful and where your coaches know your story, Waldorf offers that rare combination of serious basketball development and genuine human connection. 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
$24,003/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
1,827
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,003 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,337 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,993 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,255 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,538 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,585 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,827
- Average net price
- $24,003 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,758 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,758 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Briar Cliff University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $27,472 |
Concordia University
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Location Seward, NE | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $24,521 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Location Mitchell, SD | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $24,039 |
Doane University
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Location , NE | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $28,885 |
Dordt University
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Location Sioux Center, IA | Enrollment 1,597 | Avg. net price $25,944 |
Hastings College
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Location Hastings, NE | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $22,320 |
Midland University
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Location Fremont, NE | Enrollment 1,159 | Avg. net price $24,320 |
Morningside University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $23,505 |
Mount Marty University
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Location Yankton, SD | Enrollment 697 | Avg. net price $21,395 |
Northwestern College
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Location Orange City, IA | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $24,716 |
Presentation College
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Jamestown
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Location , ND | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,440 |
Waldorf University
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Location Forest City, IA | Enrollment 1,827 | Avg. net price $24,003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waldorf University NAIA?
Yes, Waldorf University is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Waldorf University men's basketball.
What conference is Waldorf University in?
Waldorf University competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Waldorf University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,003 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Waldorf University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,827 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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.