Head Coach
John Szentesy
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| John Szentesy | Head Coach | jszentes@mansfield.edu |
| Mike Rell | Assistant Coach | mrell@mansfield.edu |
About Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Basketball
You're evaluating your next step, and you know the difference between playing and developing matters. At Mansfield University, head coach John Szentesy builds that foundation intentionally. Competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the program emphasizes skill work, basketball IQ, and the kind of consistency that translates to the next level. This isn't about shortcuts. Szentesy creates an environment where you're pushed to improve daily, on court execution, off-court habits, and how you handle adversity. The Mountaineers play a brand of basketball that demands accountability and rewards growth. You'll be part of a program that values character alongside competitiveness, where your role is clear and your development is tracked. Mansfield sits in rural Pennsylvania, which means fewer distractions and a tight-knit team culture. That isolation becomes an asset when your focus is genuine improvement. The coaching staff understands the bridge year mentality; they're accustomed to working with players who are still proving something. If you're the type who responds to honest feedback and wants to compete in a place that balances ambition with accessibility, Mansfield offers a real pathway. You'll play meaningful minutes, develop alongside quality players, and prepare yourself for what comes next. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$17,468/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
9,210
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,468 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,459 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,446 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,453 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,364 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,472 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,210
- Average net price
- $17,468 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,610 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,976 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Bloomsburg, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location East Stroudsburg, PA | Enrollment 4,814 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
Gannon University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,365 | Avg. net price $24,443 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Location Indiana, PA | Enrollment 6,764 | Avg. net price $17,391 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Location Kutztown, PA | Enrollment 6,180 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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Location Lock Haven, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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Location Mansfield, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Location Millersville, PA | Enrollment 5,728 | Avg. net price $18,817 |
Pennsylvania Western University, California
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Location California, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion
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Location Clarion, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
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Location Edinboro, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Seton Hill University
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,492 | Avg. net price $25,519 |
Shepherd University
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Location Shepherdstown, WV | Enrollment 2,344 | Avg. net price $7,940 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Shippensburg, PA | Enrollment 4,086 | Avg. net price $21,129 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Location Slippery Rock, PA | Enrollment 6,788 | Avg. net price $19,972 |
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
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Location Johnstown, PA | Enrollment 1,808 | Avg. net price $16,375 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Location West Chester, PA | Enrollment 14,164 | Avg. net price $24,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mansfield University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Mansfield University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in?
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,468 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,210 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, 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 D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. 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.