Head Coach
Mark Mitchell
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Wilberforce University Basketball
Wilberforce operates in the NAIA tier, which means the competition level and recruiting landscape differ significantly from Division I. This is a program where you'll get genuine playing time as a freshman if you're ready, and where development happens through repetition and coaching rather than blue-chip recruiting classes. Head coach Mark Mitchell builds rosters that value consistency and effort, players who buy in to the system and compete night to night typically see the floor. The HBCU Athletic Conference offers a solid mid-major experience. You'll travel regionally, face disciplined opponents, and play in front of crowds that care. The academic side at Wilberforce is real; the university won't sacrifice your education for basketball, which matters for the majority of players who won't go pro. This level suits players who have game but didn't land the high-major offers, post-grads looking to prove themselves, or athletes committed to playing college ball while earning a legitimate degree. You won't get NBA-level coaching or facilities, but you will get playing time, a structured program, and a chance to impact winning. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$16,221/yr
Grad rate
7%
Enrollment
822
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,221 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,221 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 822
- Average net price
- $16,221 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,632 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,632 / year
- Graduation rate
- 7%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
HBCU Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Dillard University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,063 | Avg. net price $26,363 |
Fisk University
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 1,035 | Avg. net price $37,143 |
Huston-Tillotson University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $32,089 |
Oakwood University
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Location Huntsville, AL | Enrollment 1,153 | Avg. net price $26,827 |
Paul Quinn College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 620 | Avg. net price $14,147 |
Southern University at New Orleans
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,055 | Avg. net price $12,086 |
Stillman College
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 706 | Avg. net price $14,781 |
Talladega College
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Location Talladega, AL | Enrollment 701 | Avg. net price $13,528 |
Texas Wesleyan University
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 1,741 | Avg. net price $16,168 |
Voorhees University
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Location Denmark, SC | Enrollment 440 | Avg. net price $16,674 |
Wilberforce University
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 822 | Avg. net price $16,221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilberforce University NAIA?
Yes, Wilberforce University is an NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wilberforce University men's basketball.
What conference is Wilberforce University in?
Wilberforce University competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wilberforce University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,221 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Wilberforce University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 822 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wilberforce 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.
Targeting Wilberforce University?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Wilberforce University look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
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.