Head Coach
Dan Burke
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Wilmington University Basketball
Wilmington operates a balanced offensive attack in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, mixing perimeter execution with post presence. Head Coach Dan Burke constructs rosters built on execution over athleticism, ball movement, spacing awareness, and decision-making separate starters from reserves. The program asks guards to run efficient pick-and-roll actions and demands wings who can defend multiple positions. Bigs must provide rim protection and understand floor spacing in a modern scheme. Player development follows predictable patterns. Freshmen typically redshirt or see limited action while absorbing the system. By sophomore year, contributors begin accumulating minutes. Upper-classmen who remain committed usually find consistent roles. Roster turnover exists, but the program doesn't chase one-year rentals, continuity matters. The CAAC itself features competitive mid-major basketball. Winning the conference requires consistency over 24 games, and tournament success demands defensive stability. Wilmington's tournament history reflects teams that execute fundamentals and avoid late-game breakdowns. Fit matters here. Players who thrive understand the program prioritizes system play over individual highlight moments. If you're a gym worker, someone who grades out in film, this is worth serious evaluation. Coaches value shooters with defensive versatility and ball handlers who execute without forcing pace. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$20,210/yr
Grad rate
25%
Enrollment
7,906
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,210 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,148 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,445 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,949 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,781 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,906
- Average net price
- $20,210 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,930 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,930 / year
- Graduation rate
- 25%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bloomfield College
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Location , NJ | Enrollment 781 | Avg. net price $13,249 |
Caldwell University
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Location Caldwell, NJ | Enrollment 1,575 | Avg. net price $15,180 |
Chestnut Hill College
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Location Philadelphia, PA | Enrollment 815 | Avg. net price $21,801 |
Dominican University New York
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Location Orangeburg, NY | Enrollment 1,105 | Avg. net price $25,971 |
Felician University
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Location Lodi, NJ | Enrollment 1,774 | Avg. net price $10,378 |
Georgian Court University
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Location Lakewood, NJ | Enrollment 1,195 | Avg. net price $18,380 |
Goldey-Beacom College
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Location Wilmington, DE | Enrollment 691 | Avg. net price $17,045 |
Holy Family University
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Location Philadelphia, PA | Enrollment 2,464 | Avg. net price $12,882 |
Nyack College
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Location Blauvelt, NY | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Post University
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Location Waterbury, CT | Enrollment 13,603 | Avg. net price $20,694 |
Thomas Jefferson University
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Location Philadelphia, PA | Enrollment 3,755 | Avg. net price $25,555 |
University of Bridgeport
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Location Bridgeport, CT | Enrollment 1,534 | Avg. net price $28,356 |
University of the Sciences
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Location , PA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Wilmington University
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Location New Castle, DE | Enrollment 7,906 | Avg. net price $20,210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington University D2?
Yes, Wilmington University is an NCAA Division II program in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wilmington University men's basketball.
What conference is Wilmington University in?
Wilmington University competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wilmington University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,210 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Wilmington University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,906 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wilmington University?
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.
Wilmington University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Wilmington University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.