Head Coach
Jim Hayes
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Hamline University Basketball
Hamline basketball operates in NCAA Division III, which means you're looking at a program built on opportunity and development rather than national prominence. If you're a solid player who wants guaranteed minutes and a chance to impact your team's success, this is the level where that happens. Head coach Jim Hayes runs a program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that prioritizes player growth and competitive basketball without the recruiting circus of higher divisions. Division III at Hamline means you'll face real competition within your conference while maintaining a manageable balance with academics. The Pipers compete in a conference with established programs, and Hayes coaches a style that rewards effort and fundamentals. You won't find elaborate facilities or athletic scholarships, but you will find genuine playing time for contributors and a coaching staff invested in your development as a player and student. St. Paul offers a college town experience with resources of a larger metro area. If you're realistic about your level, a solid high school player looking to play college basketball rather than chase unrealistic recruiting dreams, Hamline provides that path. Hayes builds rosters with kids who understand the commitment required at Division III and make the most of their opportunity. This is functional, honest basketball at a level where your performance directly affects your team's success. 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
$22,756/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
1,776
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,756 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,442 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,508 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,933 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,295 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,088 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,776
- Average net price
- $22,756 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $51,994 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $51,994 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Augsburg University
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Location Minneapolis, MN | Enrollment 2,494 | Avg. net price $23,390 |
Bethel University
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Location Arden Hills, MN | Enrollment 1,871 | Avg. net price $30,995 |
Carleton College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,086 | Avg. net price $25,295 |
Concordia College, Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 1,829 | Avg. net price $22,280 |
Gustavus Adolphus College
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Location St. Peter, MN | Enrollment 1,878 | Avg. net price $24,148 |
Hamline University
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 1,776 | Avg. net price $22,756 |
Macalester College
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 2,131 | Avg. net price $27,851 |
Saint John's University
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Location St. Joseph, MN | Enrollment 1,395 | Avg. net price $26,748 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 1,073 | Avg. net price $20,422 |
St. Olaf College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 3,093 | Avg. net price $21,546 |
The College of St. Scholastica
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 1,765 | Avg. net price $26,830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamline University D3?
Yes, Hamline University is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hamline University men's basketball.
What conference is Hamline University in?
Hamline University competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hamline University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,756 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hamline University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,776 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hamline 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.
The Commitment Hamline University Respects
D3 coaches at programs like Hamline University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.