Head Coach
Sean Westerlund
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Penn State University, Abington Basketball
Penn State Abington demands versatile, high-IQ players who can execute within a structured system. Head coach Ryan Van Zelst builds rosters around ball movement and defensive intensity, this program doesn't rely on isolation scoring or athletic overdrive. Guards need range and distribution skills; forwards must defend multiple positions and contribute on the glass. The United East Conference is competitive and physical, rewarding programs that play disciplined basketball. What separates Penn State Abington is the institutional advantage: you're playing NCAA Division III ball with the Penn State name, resources, and academic reputation backing your recruitment profile. Abington doesn't need to overreach for talent, Van Zelst consistently develops players within the system, which means playing time is earned through consistency, not potential. The program values floor players who understand their role, defend at assignment, and take care of the basketball. If you're a role player looking to develop in a stable, respected program; if you thrive in a coaching environment that emphasizes detail and system execution; if you want the Penn State degree with Division III playing time, this is a functional fit. The conference schedule and strength of competition prepare players for post-college basketball or career transition. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$14,429/yr
Grad rate
22%
Enrollment
2,877
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,429 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,447 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,661 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,182 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,224 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,678 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,877
- Average net price
- $14,429 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,300 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,946 / year
- Graduation rate
- 22%
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 Penn State University, Abington D3?
Yes, Penn State University, Abington is an NCAA Division III program in the United East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Penn State University, Abington men's basketball.
What conference is Penn State University, Abington in?
Penn State University, Abington competes in the United East Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Penn State University, Abington?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,429 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 Penn State University, Abington?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,877 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Penn State University, Abington?
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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Penn State University, Abington
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Penn State University, Abington require.
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.