Head Coach
Chris Fite
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Fite | Head Coach | rcfite@ship.edu |
| Jaren Gembe | Associate Head Coach | jggembe@ship.edu |
| Wes Mallicone | Director of Sports Medicine | wrmall@ship.edu |
| Dan Bonner | Equipment Manager | djbonner@ship.edu |
| Trejon Dinkins | Director of the Seaber Raiders Academic Center for Student-Athletes | seaberrac@ship.edu |
About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Basketball
At Shippensburg, basketball isn't just what you do, it's who you're part of. Head coach Chris Fite builds programs on genuine connection, treating each player as someone worth investing in both on the court and off it. In the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, you'll compete against schools that share this philosophy: athletics integrated into real campus life, not separated from it. What makes this program different is the accessibility. You're not a number in a 15,000-person arena. Coaches know you, your family knows the staff, and your teammates become lifelong connections. Fite's approach emphasizes player development through relationships, understanding what drives each individual, where they want to grow, and how to push them there. The smaller Division II setting means more minutes are available, more chances to prove yourself, and more direct feedback from someone who genuinely cares about your trajectory. Shippensburg offers a tight-knit campus community where athletic excellence and personal growth happen together. You'll develop your game among peers committed to the same standard, supported by coaching staff that treats mentorship as their primary job. The program competes consistently and attracts players ready to work, but the real difference is how you're treated while you're here. If you want to play at a place where relationships matter and your development is personal, Shippensburg deserves a close look. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$21,129/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
4,086
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,129 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,105 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,379 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,750 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,074 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,284 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,086
- Average net price
- $21,129 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $14,068 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,418 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,129 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,086 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Shippensburg 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.
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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.