Head Coach
Adam Van Zelst
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Arcadia University Basketball
You're trying to figure out where you can compete seriously while staying close to home and getting a real education, and that's the right question to ask. Arcadia University offers exactly that balance in the MAC Freedom Conference, a competitive NCAA Division III environment where your game will be tested and your growth will matter. Head coach Adam Van Zelst builds programs around player development. He's not looking for finished products; he's looking for young men willing to improve every day and commit to both basketball and the classroom. That means you'll get meaningful minutes to develop your skills, genuine feedback on what it takes to play at this level, and a coaching staff that actually invests in your future beyond four years. Playing in the MAC Freedom means consistent competition against programs that take basketball seriously. You'll face teams with depth, athleticism, and experience, the kind of opponents that force you to elevate your game. Glenside sits in the Philadelphia area, giving you access to a strong basketball community and proximity to home or recruiting networks depending on where you're from. Arcadia balances rigorous academics with competitive athletics. You'll be part of a program where coaches expect excellence in the classroom too, not just on the court. This is a place where you can build something meaningful: real playing time, genuine skill development, and a degree with weight behind it. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$25,397/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
1,948
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,397 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $27,109 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,985 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,429 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,065 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,784 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,948
- Average net price
- $25,397 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $50,940 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $50,940 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
MAC Freedom Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Arcadia University
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Location Glenside, PA | Enrollment 1,948 | Avg. net price $25,397 |
Delaware Valley University
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Location Doylestown, PA | Enrollment 1,628 | Avg. net price $28,226 |
DeSales University
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Location Center Valley, PA | Enrollment 2,128 | Avg. net price $29,183 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham
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Location Madison, NJ | Enrollment 1,990 | Avg. net price $24,803 |
King's College
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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA | Enrollment 1,484 | Avg. net price $21,439 |
Lebanon Valley College
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Location Annville, PA | Enrollment 1,684 | Avg. net price $28,059 |
Misericordia University
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Location Dallas, PA | Enrollment 1,672 | Avg. net price $40,348 |
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Location Hoboken, NJ | Enrollment 4,222 | Avg. net price $37,396 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arcadia University D3?
Yes, Arcadia University is an NCAA Division III program in the MAC Freedom Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Arcadia University men's basketball.
What conference is Arcadia University in?
Arcadia University competes in the MAC Freedom Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Arcadia University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,397 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Arcadia University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,948 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Arcadia University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, 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 D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D3
Our track record of placing players at D3 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Arcadia University. 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.