Head Coach
Kevin Kovacs
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Gallaudet University Basketball
Every game day at Gallaudet, something remarkable happens: a team communicates entirely through a language that transcends sound, where hand signals and court awareness become the truest form of basketball talk. Under head coach Kevin Kovacs, the Bison play in the United East Conference with a purpose that extends far beyond wins and losses, they represent a community that has shaped American deaf culture for nearly two centuries. Gallaudet's basketball program sits at the heart of Washington, DC, a program where players experience competition rooted in genuine inclusion. The Bison have a lineage of athletes who've understood that their platform means something. They play with precision born from necessity: communication on the court demands absolute clarity, trust, and anticipation that most programs never develop. That intensity shows up in every possession. Coach Kovacs builds rosters of players who embrace what it means to play at an institution this purposeful. Recruiting here isn't transactional, it's about joining a basketball culture embedded in a university with deep historical significance. Players who come to Gallaudet discover teammates who've grown up navigating the world differently, who approach the game with hunger shaped by perspective most athletes never gain. This is basketball with context. This is basketball that matters beyond the scoreboard. 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
$27,398/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
812
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,398 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,771 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $26,352 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,848 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $33,269 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,888 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 812
- Average net price
- $27,398 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $22,120 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,120 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
United East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Cairn University
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Location Langhorne, PA | Enrollment 775 | Avg. net price $31,280 |
Gallaudet University
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Location Washington, DC | Enrollment 812 | Avg. net price $27,398 |
Keystone College
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Location La Plume, PA | Enrollment 771 | Avg. net price $22,909 |
Lancaster Bible College
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Location Lancaster, PA | Enrollment 1,569 | Avg. net price $24,806 |
Penn State Berks College
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Location Reading, PA | Enrollment 1,872 | Avg. net price $19,570 |
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Penn State Harrisburg
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Location Harrisburg, PA | Enrollment 4,031 | Avg. net price $16,753 |
Penn State University, Abington
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Location Abington, PA | Enrollment 2,877 | Avg. net price $14,429 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Location Williamsport, PA | Enrollment 4,464 | Avg. net price $24,761 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Location St. Mary's City, MD | Enrollment 1,603 | Avg. net price $20,956 |
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University of Valley Forge
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Location Phoenixville, PA | Enrollment 471 | Avg. net price $28,436 |
Wilson College
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Location Chambersburg, PA | Enrollment 865 | Avg. net price $20,699 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallaudet University D3?
Yes, Gallaudet University is an NCAA Division III program in the United East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Gallaudet University men's basketball.
What conference is Gallaudet University in?
Gallaudet University competes in the United East Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Gallaudet University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,398 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Gallaudet University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 812 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Gallaudet University?
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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.