Head Coach
Ricky McCollum
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About Vaughn College Basketball
Vaughn College basketball rewards players who embrace the grind. Head coach Ricky McCollum has built a program in the USCAA Independent that prioritizes development, resilience, and individual growth, the kind of foundation that transforms players into competitors. Here, you're not just filling a roster spot; you're joining a community that believes in your trajectory. Competing at the USCAA level means facing opponents who take the game seriously, which creates real opportunities for meaningful minutes and authentic impact. Vaughn's program invests in players willing to prove themselves through work ethic and coachability. You'll develop fundamentals, build strength, and earn respect, the things that translate to your next level, whether that's professional basketball or life beyond the court. The New York location connects you to a vibrant basketball ecosystem. You'll train and compete in a region with deep basketball culture, exposure to scouts, and a network that extends far beyond campus. Coach McCollum's approach emphasizes accountability and personal ownership; players here know their effort determines their opportunity. This is for recruits who want to compete at a serious program without compromising academics or personal development. If you're ready to prove yourself and contribute to something meaningful, Vaughn offers the platform. 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
$37,598/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
1,302
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $37,598 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $36,915 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $36,813 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $38,972 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $40,300 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,302
- Average net price
- $37,598 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $30,822 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,822 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
USCAA Independent Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Albany, NY | Enrollment 481 | Avg. net price $28,425 |
| Andrews University View program → | Location Berrien Springs, MI | Enrollment 1,224 | Avg. net price $29,164 |
| Atlantis University View program → | Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 330 | Avg. net price $18,935 |
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Location Woodland Park, NJ | Enrollment 1,778 | Avg. net price $16,902 |
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 1,449 | Avg. net price $32,052 |
| Bryant & Stratton College - Ohio View program → | Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $12,704 |
| California Mirimar University View program → | Location San Diego, CA | Enrollment 135 | Avg. net price $15,988 |
| Christendom College View program → | Location Shenandoah Shores, VA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Crown College View program → | Location Powell, TN | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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Location Town of Hyde Park, NY | Enrollment 3,011 | Avg. net price $34,731 |
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 468 | Avg. net price $18,499 |
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Location Dix Hills, NY | Enrollment 547 | Avg. net price $21,094 |
| Florida National University View program → | Location Hialeah, FL | Enrollment 2,449 | Avg. net price $22,575 |
| John Melvin Christian College - Louisiana View program → | Location Pensacola, LA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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Location Charlotte, NC | Enrollment 1,184 | Avg. net price $26,258 |
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Location Elizabeth City, NC | Enrollment 132 | Avg. net price $19,001 |
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Location Crownpoint, NM | Enrollment 1,124 | Avg. net price $5,719 |
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Location Harrisburg, IL | Enrollment 680 | Avg. net price $14,233 |
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Location Anaheim, CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| The Apprentice School View program → | Location Newport News, VA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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Location Chicago, NY | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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Location Trinity, FL | Enrollment 148 | Avg. net price $15,479 |
| United International College View program → | Location Dania Beach, FL | Enrollment 113 | Avg. net price — |
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 1,302 | Avg. net price $37,598 |
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Location Pottersville, NY | Enrollment 489 | Avg. net price $12,489 |
The Commitment Vaughn College Respects
USCAA coaches at programs like Vaughn College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.