Head Coach
David McGreal
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About Penn State University, Altoona Basketball
The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference operates with a particular kind of intensity, these programs compete hard against each other, and Penn State Altoona, under head coach David McGreal, has built something that reflects that competitive culture. McGreal's approach emphasizes fundamentals and basketball IQ, which matters in a conference where talent is distributed but consistency wins games. This isn't a high-major pipeline, but it's legitimate Division III basketball with players who understand spacing, floor execution, and what it takes to compete night after night. Altoona's location in central Pennsylvania positions the program as an alternative to schools further east or in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. The AMCC includes programs like Waynesburg and Chatham, and the conference tournament is a genuine proving ground, teams that win here have earned it through defensive intensity and patience on offense. McGreal recruits players who fit a disciplined system, not necessarily the most physically dominant athletes. Guards who can facilitate and handle pressure, forwards who understand positioning, and centers willing to work on footwork find opportunities here. The campus itself offers a smaller, focused academic environment within the Penn State system, which appeals to recruits seeking that balance. If you're looking at legitimate mid-tier Division III programs in the Northeast where coaching quality matters and playing time depends on basketball fundamentals rather than athleticism alone, this program deserves consideration. 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
$21,714/yr
Grad rate
16%
Enrollment
2,367
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,714 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,732 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,221 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,559 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,953 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,007 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,367
- Average net price
- $21,714 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,004 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,254 / year
- Graduation rate
- 16%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Alfred State College
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Location Alfred, NY | Enrollment 3,563 | Avg. net price $14,079 |
Hilbert College
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Location Hamburg, NY | Enrollment 921 | Avg. net price $20,955 |
La Roche University
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Location Pittsburgh, PA | Enrollment 751 | Avg. net price $27,449 |
Mount Aloysius College
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Location Cresson, PA | Enrollment 1,094 | Avg. net price $21,483 |
Penn State University, Altoona
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Location Altoona, PA | Enrollment 2,367 | Avg. net price $21,714 |
Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 3,240 | Avg. net price $23,165 |
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford
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Location Bradford, PA | Enrollment 995 | Avg. net price $13,598 |
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University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,305 | Avg. net price $17,075 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn State University, Altoona D3?
Yes, Penn State University, Altoona is an NCAA Division III program in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Penn State University, Altoona men's basketball.
What conference is Penn State University, Altoona in?
Penn State University, Altoona competes in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Penn State University, Altoona?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,714 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, Altoona?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,367 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Penn State University, Altoona?
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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.