Head Coach
Paul Culpo
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Castleton University Basketball
Walk into the Castleton University gym on game night, and you'll feel what built this program: players who value the game itself, not just the spotlight. Under Paul Culpo's leadership, the Spartans compete in the North Atlantic Conference with the kind of consistency that comes from knowing exactly what they're building toward, a culture where basketball serves the student-athlete's larger education, not the other way around. Castleton sits in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains, a setting that shapes how this program thinks. There's no pretense here. The Spartans have developed a tradition of disciplined, unselfish basketball, the kind where ball movement and defensive intensity reflect what happens in practice every single day. Players who thrive here understand that Division III basketball at a place like Castleton means genuine academic rigor paired with genuine competitive commitment. History matters in Rutland County. Alumni have gone on to build lives where their time as Spartans anchored who they became, not just athletes, but people shaped by a program that prioritizes character alongside talent. Culpo recruits with that legacy in mind, looking for players ready to defend, relocate, and trust their teammates. If you're a prospect who wants to play serious basketball in a place where your growth extends beyond the court, Castleton invites you to become part of something intentional. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$22,358/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
3,590
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,358 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,010 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,724 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,990 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,827 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,159 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,590
- Average net price
- $22,358 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,390 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,094 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
North Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Castleton University
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Location Castleton, VT | Enrollment 3,590 | Avg. net price $22,358 |
Husson University
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Location Bangor, ME | Enrollment 2,618 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
Lesley University
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,122 | Avg. net price $31,777 |
Maine Maritime Academy
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Location Castine, ME | Enrollment 942 | Avg. net price $21,078 |
Northern Vermont University-Johnson
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Location Johnson, VT | Enrollment 3,590 | Avg. net price $22,358 |
Northern Vermont University-Lyndon
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Location Lyndonville, VT | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
State University of New York at Cobleskill
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Location Cobleskill, NY | Enrollment 1,904 | Avg. net price $19,526 |
State University of New York at Delhi
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Location Delhi, NY | Enrollment 2,843 | Avg. net price $17,334 |
Thomas College
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Location Waterville, ME | Enrollment 647 | Avg. net price $23,739 |
University of Maine at Presque Isle
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Location Presque Isle, ME | Enrollment 1,913 | Avg. net price $10,972 |
University of Maine, Farmington
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Location Farmington, ME | Enrollment 1,140 | Avg. net price $17,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castleton University D3?
Yes, Castleton University is an NCAA Division III program in the North Atlantic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Castleton University men's basketball.
What conference is Castleton University in?
Castleton University competes in the North Atlantic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Castleton University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,358 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 Castleton University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,590 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Castleton 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Castleton University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Castleton University require.
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.