Head Coach
Nick Nichay
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Franklin & Marshall College Basketball
Franklin & Marshall College offers a rare combination: a rigorous liberal arts degree from a respected institution paired with meaningful playing time in the Centennial Conference. Head coach Nick Nichay builds rosters that value skill development and basketball IQ over size alone, creating opportunities for guards and versatile forwards to impact games immediately. The program prioritizes player development on a realistic timeline. You'll compete in a conference with consistent competition and transparent advancement pathways. The athletic support structure, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, academic advising, exists to help you succeed both on and off the court. F&M's location in Lancaster provides access to recruiting advantages without sacrificing the close-knit campus environment that matters for four-year retention. The degree carries weight. Employers recognize Franklin & Marshall credentials, and the school's emphasis on balancing athletic and academic schedules means you're building a resume that works after basketball. Many players use their F&M experience as a platform for graduate opportunities or professional advancement outside the sport. Nichay's system values coachability and consistency over flash. He develops players who understand their role, execute fundamentals, and transfer those habits into their careers. Playing time depends on what you bring to practice and your willingness to improve specific areas. If you're serious about playing Division III basketball while earning a degree that opens doors, F&M deserves your attention. 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
$33,445/yr
Grad rate
79%
Enrollment
1,799
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $33,445 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,059 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,521 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,636 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,911 / year
- $110,001+
- $48,580 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,799
- Average net price
- $33,445 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $73,210 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $73,210 / year
- Graduation rate
- 79%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Centennial Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bryn Athyn College
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Location Bryn Mawr, PA | Enrollment 244 | Avg. net price $20,714 |
Dickinson College
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Location Carlisle, PA | Enrollment 2,273 | Avg. net price $28,634 |
Franklin & Marshall College
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Location Lancaster, PA | Enrollment 1,799 | Avg. net price $33,445 |
Gettysburg College
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Location Gettysburg, PA | Enrollment 2,099 | Avg. net price $33,015 |
Haverford College
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Location Haverford, PA | Enrollment 1,430 | Avg. net price $31,075 |
Johns Hopkins University
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Location Baltimore, MD | Enrollment 5,693 | Avg. net price $18,431 |
McDaniel College
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Location Westminster, MD | Enrollment 1,617 | Avg. net price $22,980 |
Muhlenberg College
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Location Allentown, PA | Enrollment 1,727 | Avg. net price $25,253 |
Swarthmore College
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Location Swarthmore, PA | Enrollment 1,613 | Avg. net price $17,392 |
Ursinus College
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Location Collegeville, PA | Enrollment 1,491 | Avg. net price $30,181 |
Washington College
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Location Chestertown, MD | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $27,993 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin & Marshall College D3?
Yes, Franklin & Marshall College is an NCAA Division III program in the Centennial Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Franklin & Marshall College men's basketball.
What conference is Franklin & Marshall College in?
Franklin & Marshall College competes in the Centennial Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Franklin & Marshall College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $33,445 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Franklin & Marshall College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,799 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Franklin & Marshall 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.
Build the Profile Franklin & Marshall College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at D3 programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Franklin & Marshall College use every recruiting cycle.
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.