Head Coach
Dr. Oliver Eslinger
Program contact: Estevan Ledesma, Assistant Coach
eledesma@caltech.edu
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About California Institute of Technology Basketball
The SCIAC is a conference where recruiting happens quietly, no ESPN coverage, no AAU circuit dominance narratives. What you'll find instead is Caltech basketball, a program where Dr. Oliver Eslinger has built something that rewards intelligence on both ends of the floor. This isn't about outlethal athleticism; it's about reading defenses, executing within sets, and understanding spatial geometry at a level most Division III programs don't demand. Caltech plays a deliberate style. Ball movement matters. Shot selection matters. The roster tends toward student-athletes who played structured high school programs, not street-baller types. Eslinger values consistency and coachability, players who can absorb adjustments mid-game and execute them within five possessions. The SCIAC itself is competitive by Division III standards; Pomona-Pitzer, Occidental, and Whittier push talented teams every season. Playing at Caltech means competing in arguably the toughest academic environment in the country while maintaining serious basketball standards. Eslinger recruits players who see that as a feature, not a bug. You won't get pro development rhetoric here; you'll get a coach who understands that elite academic rigor produces elite decision-makers. If you're a guard who can run a 1-3-1 defense, or a forward who understands spacing and timing cuts, Caltech offers something specific: the chance to prove yourself in a SCIAC program that values basketball IQ above all else. 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
$8,509/yr
Grad rate
90%
Enrollment
987
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,509 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,553 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,452 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,144 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $29,762 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 987
- Average net price
- $8,509 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $68,208 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $68,208 / year
- Graduation rate
- 90%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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California Institute of Technology
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Location Pasadena, CA | Enrollment 987 | Avg. net price $8,509 |
California Lutheran University
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Location Thousand Oaks, CA | Enrollment 2,296 | Avg. net price $26,445 |
Chapman University
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Location Orange, CA | Enrollment 7,478 | Avg. net price $46,708 |
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Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps Colleges
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Location , CA | Enrollment 1,388 | Avg. net price $26,039 |
Occidental College
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 1,877 | Avg. net price $37,470 |
Pomona-Pitzer Colleges
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Location Claremont, CA | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $18,978 |
University of La Verne
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Location La Verne, CA | Enrollment 3,050 | Avg. net price $20,523 |
University of Redlands
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Location Redlands, CA | Enrollment 2,049 | Avg. net price $30,924 |
Whittier College
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Location Whittier, CA | Enrollment 764 | Avg. net price $24,940 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Institute of Technology D3?
Yes, California Institute of Technology is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC). This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for California Institute of Technology men's basketball.
What conference is California Institute of Technology in?
California Institute of Technology competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at California Institute of Technology?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,509 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at California Institute of Technology?
College Scorecard reports approximately 987 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to California Institute of Technology?
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.
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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.