Head Coach
Jon Jaques
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Jaques '10 | Head Coach | menshoops@cornell.edu |
About Cornell Big Red Basketball
Cornell men's basketball competes in the Ivy League, one of college basketball's most competitive conferences featuring eight elite academic institutions. Located in Ithaca, New York, the program operates within an exceptionally rigorous academic environment where student-athletes balance demanding coursework with Division I athletics. Head coach Jon Jaques leads a program that emphasizes player development and basketball fundamentals within the context of world-class academics. The Ivy League offers consistent high-level competition without athletic scholarships, meaning Cornell recruits athletes who are genuinely committed to both education and the sport. The program culture values discipline, teamwork, and the unique experience of competing as a student-athlete at an Ivy institution. Prospective players considering Cornell should reach out to Coach Jaques's staff if they seek a challenging basketball environment paired with an undergraduate education from one of America's most prestigious universities.
Net price
$33,934/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
95%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
15,995
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,371 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,152 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,797 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,422 / year
- $110,001+
- $55,935 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,995
- Average net price
- $33,934 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $72,270 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $72,270 / year
- Graduation rate
- 95%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Cornell Big Red camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Foote | Pelicans | — |
| Ed Peterson | Hawks | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 7,226 | Avg. net price $26,976 |
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 8,973 | Avg. net price $15,370 |
Cornell
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Location Ithaca, NY | Enrollment 15,995 | Avg. net price $33,934 |
Dartmouth
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Location Hanover, NH | Enrollment 4,541 | Avg. net price $26,707 |
Harvard
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Location Cambridge, MA | Enrollment 7,601 | Avg. net price $19,148 |
Pennsylvania
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Location Philadelphia, PA | Enrollment 10,650 | Avg. net price $29,577 |
Princeton
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Location Princeton, NJ | Enrollment 5,709 | Avg. net price $7,815 |
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Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 6,758 | Avg. net price $11,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornell D1?
Yes, Cornell is an NCAA Division I program in the Ivy League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cornell men's basketball.
What conference is Cornell in?
Cornell competes in the Ivy League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cornell?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $33,934 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Cornell?
College Scorecard reports approximately 15,995 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cornell?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, 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 D1 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.