Head Coach
Nick Ciresi
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Hartwick College Basketball
You know the feeling, you want to play college basketball, but you're wondering if you're ready to compete and contribute at a real level. That question matters, and it deserves an honest program. Hartwick College basketball in the Liberty League gives you exactly that. Head coach Nick Ciresi builds rosters around players who understand that Division III ball is competitive, intentional, and demanding. You won't walk into playing time, but you will walk into an environment where your work translates directly into opportunity. The Liberty League sets a high bar, these teams play with structure, precision, and purpose. What makes Hartwick different is the balance. You're getting a rigorous academic experience in upstate New York alongside serious basketball. Ciresi's program values players who can think the game and execute within a system. There's no coasting here, but there's also genuine investment in your development as both an athlete and a student. If you're the kind of player who takes feedback seriously, who wants to earn your minutes, and who sees college basketball as the next real step in your development, not the end point, this is worth exploring. You'll compete against good teams in a respected conference, and you'll do it in an environment built on accountability and growth. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$36,296/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
1,087
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $36,296 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $31,502 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $32,574 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $35,539 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $40,050 / year
- $110,001+
- $37,834 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,087
- Average net price
- $36,296 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $22,000 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,000 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Liberty League Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bard College
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Location Annandale-on-Hudson, NY | Enrollment 2,414 | Avg. net price $27,126 |
Clarkson University
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Location Potsdam, NY | Enrollment 2,196 | Avg. net price $32,137 |
Elmira College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $23,178 |
Hartwick College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 1,087 | Avg. net price $36,296 |
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Location Geneva, NY | Enrollment 1,786 | Avg. net price $31,617 |
Ithaca College
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Location Ithaca, NY | Enrollment 4,242 | Avg. net price $33,233 |
Nazareth College
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 1,873 | Avg. net price $30,265 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Location Troy, NY | Enrollment 5,714 | Avg. net price $32,758 |
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 13,215 | Avg. net price $37,405 |
Skidmore College
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Location Saratoga Springs, NY | Enrollment 2,694 | Avg. net price $31,829 |
St. John Fisher College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 2,565 | Avg. net price $29,743 |
St. Lawrence University
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Location Canton, NY | Enrollment 1,918 | Avg. net price $31,355 |
Union College
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Location Schenectady, NY | Enrollment 2,046 | Avg. net price $28,128 |
Utica University
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Location , NY | Enrollment 2,278 | Avg. net price $24,195 |
Vassar College
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Location Poughkeepsie, NY | Enrollment 2,444 | Avg. net price $36,924 |
Wells College
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Location Town of Ledyard, NY | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hartwick College D3?
Yes, Hartwick College is an NCAA Division III program in the Liberty League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hartwick College men's basketball.
What conference is Hartwick College in?
Hartwick College competes in the Liberty League for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hartwick College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $36,296 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hartwick College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,087 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hartwick 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 Hartwick 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 Hartwick 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.