Head Coach
Chris Hamilton
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Franklin College Basketball
You're weighing whether you belong at a program where academics matter as much as basketball. That's the right question to ask, and Franklin College has an answer that matches your priorities. Head coach Chris Hamilton leads a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference program built on the principle that student-athletes can excel in both arenas without compromising either one. You'll find serious competition here, Division III basketball demands discipline, consistency, and the kind of work ethic that transfers directly to the classroom and beyond. But you won't feel like you're choosing between your education and your sport. Franklin values players who are coachable and willing to improve incrementally. This isn't a program that promises shortcuts or inflated playing time. Instead, Hamilton and his staff invest in your development as both a player and a person, creating an environment where meaningful progress compounds over your college years. The program attracts recruits who understand that competing at this level, and doing it right, teaches lessons that extend far past graduation. If you're looking for a place where you can play meaningful basketball, earn a respected degree, and be part of a community that treats both seriously, Franklin deserves a hard look. The fit matters, and so does knowing yourself well enough to choose it. 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
$24,343/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
900
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,343 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,466 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,362 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,303 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,684 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,950 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 900
- Average net price
- $24,343 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $40,010 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $40,010 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, IN | Enrollment 1,057 | Avg. net price $24,890 |
Berea College
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Location Berea, KY | Enrollment 1,513 | Avg. net price $5,836 |
Bluffton University
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Location Bluffton, OH | Enrollment 582 | Avg. net price $21,315 |
Earlham College
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Location Richmond, IN | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $23,002 |
Franklin College
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Location Franklin, IN | Enrollment 900 | Avg. net price $24,343 |
Hanover College
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Location Hanover, IN | Enrollment 1,031 | Avg. net price $20,095 |
Manchester University
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Location North Manchester, IN | Enrollment 936 | Avg. net price $20,763 |
Mount St. Joseph University
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Location Cincinnati, OH | Enrollment 1,129 | Avg. net price $19,231 |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Location Terre Haute, IN | Enrollment 2,309 | Avg. net price $43,360 |
Transylvania University
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Location Lexington, KY | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $21,954 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin College D3?
Yes, Franklin College is an NCAA Division III program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Franklin College men's basketball.
What conference is Franklin College in?
Franklin College competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Franklin College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,343 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Franklin College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 900 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Franklin College?
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.
Your Eligibility for Franklin College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Franklin College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.