Head Coach
Jamie Benton
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About Johnson & Wales University Basketball
The Conference of New England plays a different kind of basketball than most realize, it's a league where perimeter shooting and pace-of-play concepts matter tremendously, and Johnson & Wales thrives in that environment under Jamie Benton's direction. The Wildcats compete in a conference where defensive versatility and ball movement are prerequisites, not luxuries. Benton has built a program that values skill development and understanding over raw athleticism alone. Players here get significant minutes if they can shoot from deep, move without the ball, and defend multiple positions. The conference includes some competitive mid-major feeders, so the level of play is legitimate Division III basketball, not a walk-through. Johnson & Wales sits in Providence, which means access to talent pipelines from Boston and New York, and Benton uses that geography strategically in recruiting. The program doesn't promise playing time to freshmen, but it does promise a coaching staff that develops players systematically. Expect structured practices, film work, and an emphasis on your role within the system. The Wildcats' roster typically features guards who can shoot and create, complemented by versatile forwards. If you're a big who can step out and space the floor, or a guard with range and IQ, this is a program that values what you bring. The Conference of New England is also home to some surprising offensive firepower, games are competitive and move quickly. 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
$29,952/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
3,868
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $29,952 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $26,196 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,194 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,185 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $31,332 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,887 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,868
- Average net price
- $29,952 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $44,581 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $44,581 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference of New England Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Curry College
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Location Milton, MA | Enrollment 1,780 | Avg. net price $30,155 |
Endicott College
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Location Beverly, MA | Enrollment 3,125 | Avg. net price $39,219 |
Gordon College
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Location Wenham, MA | Enrollment 1,278 | Avg. net price $25,227 |
Johnson & Wales University
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 3,868 | Avg. net price $29,952 |
Nichols College
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Location Dudley, MA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $31,983 |
Roger Williams University
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Location Bristol, RI | Enrollment 3,946 | Avg. net price $37,645 |
Suffolk University
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 4,268 | Avg. net price $40,008 |
University of New England
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Location Biddeford, ME | Enrollment 2,135 | Avg. net price $38,617 |
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 3,747 | Avg. net price $30,134 |
Western New England University
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $27,077 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johnson & Wales University D3?
Yes, Johnson & Wales University is an NCAA Division III program in the Conference of New England. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Johnson & Wales University men's basketball.
What conference is Johnson & Wales University in?
Johnson & Wales University competes in the Conference of New England for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Johnson & Wales University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $29,952 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Johnson & Wales University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,868 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Johnson & Wales 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.