Head Coach
John Pelin
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Hunter College Basketball
Hunter College's basketball program operates within the CUNY Athletic Conference, where the strategic foundation matters as much as individual talent. Head coach John Pelin constructs rosters around disciplined fundamentals and positional awareness, the kind of systems thinking that prepares players for basketball beyond college. What makes Hunter valuable over four years isn't just the game itself; it's the competitive environment embedded in a rigorous academic institution. You'll develop within a conference that demands execution and consistency. The program emphasizes player development through structured roles, tactical flexibility, and the kind of coaching that teaches you how to read the floor and adjust mid-game. You'll learn to value precision over flash. Hunter's location in New York provides access to legitimate professional scouting networks, film archives, and coaching clinics that refine your understanding of the game's highest levels. The student- athlete experience here ties basketball to a genuine academic mission, you're not just playing; you're building credibility as both a student and an athlete. For recruits thinking about their five-year plan, where they want to be after eligibility ends, Hunter positions you in a program that respects the long game. Pelin's coaching develops basketball intelligence, not just scorers. That matters when you're evaluating your actual ceiling. 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
$1,051/yr
Grad rate
59%
Enrollment
16,289
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $1,051 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $30,001–$48,000
- $158 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,335 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,567 / year
- $110,001+
- $10,600 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 16,289
- Average net price
- $1,051 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,382 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,332 / year
- Graduation rate
- 59%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
City University of New York Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Baruch College
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 16,154 | Avg. net price $657 |
Brooklyn College
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Location Brooklyn, NY | Enrollment 10,543 | Avg. net price $950 |
Hunter College
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 16,289 | Avg. net price $1,051 |
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 11,590 | Avg. net price $1,110 |
Lehman College
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Location The Bronx, NY | Enrollment 10,696 | Avg. net price $541 |
Medgar Evers College
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Location Brooklyn, NY | Enrollment 3,233 | Avg. net price $3,245 |
The City College of New York
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 12,505 | Avg. net price $1,557 |
York College
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Location Queens, NY | Enrollment 4,345 | Avg. net price $1,956 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunter College D3?
Yes, Hunter College is an NCAA Division III program in the City University of New York Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hunter College men's basketball.
What conference is Hunter College in?
Hunter College competes in the City University of New York Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hunter College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $1,051 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hunter College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 16,289 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hunter 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.
The Commitment Hunter College Respects
D3 coaches at programs like Hunter College 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.