Head Coach
David Richards
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Chatham University Basketball
Chatham's program operates in the Presidents' Athletic Conference with the kind of structure that rewards disciplined, fundamentally sound guards and forwards. Head coach David Richards builds around ball movement and defensive intensity, this is a team that values decision-making and floor spacing over iso-heavy play. The roster typically features veterans comfortable in a pass-first system and athletes willing to absorb defensive assignments without ego. Playing time here correlates directly to efficiency and commitment to the team concept. Division III competition in the PAC is legitimate; you'll face programs with solid recruiting footprints and experienced rosters. Chatham pushes transition pace selectively and defends with scheme awareness. The program doesn't chase highlight-reel players, it develops complementary pieces. If you're a role player who sees basketball as a team sport, understands spacing principles, and brings reliability defensively, this is a program worth evaluating. If you need heavy usage or operate best in freelance systems, fit becomes more questionable. Location in Pittsburgh offers academic resources and recruiting proximity to regional talent pipelines. Conversations with Richards' staff tend to focus on what you'll contribute within structure, not what the program will do for your scoring average. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$25,502/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
1,232
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,502 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,600 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,446 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,056 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,890 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,227 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,232
- Average net price
- $25,502 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $45,986 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $45,986 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Presidents' Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Allegheny College
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Location Meadville, PA | Enrollment 1,156 | Avg. net price $23,895 |
Bethany College (West Virginia)
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Location Bethany, WV | Enrollment 614 | Avg. net price $22,129 |
Chatham University
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Location Pittsburgh, PA | Enrollment 1,232 | Avg. net price $25,502 |
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Location Steubenville, OH | Enrollment 2,901 | Avg. net price $24,629 |
Geneva College
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Location Beaver Falls, PA | Enrollment 1,096 | Avg. net price $19,090 |
Grove City College
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Location Grove City, PA | Enrollment 2,216 | Avg. net price — |
Hiram College
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Location Hiram, OH | Enrollment 777 | Avg. net price $20,753 |
Saint Vincent College
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Location Latrobe, PA | Enrollment 1,259 | Avg. net price $23,122 |
Thiel College
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Location Greenville, PA | Enrollment 788 | Avg. net price $24,478 |
Washington and Jefferson College
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Location Washington, PA | Enrollment 1,295 | Avg. net price $21,629 |
Waynesburg University
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Location Waynesburg, PA | Enrollment 1,009 | Avg. net price $18,810 |
Westminster College
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Location New Wilmington, PA | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,484 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatham University D3?
Yes, Chatham University is an NCAA Division III program in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Chatham University men's basketball.
What conference is Chatham University in?
Chatham University competes in the Presidents' Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Chatham University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,502 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Chatham University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,232 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Chatham 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.
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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.