Head Coach
Dave Niland
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College Basketball
This program demands competitors. Penn State Behrend doesn't recruit players looking for comfort, it recruits players ready to earn minutes immediately. Head coach Dave Niland builds teams that play hard, execute efficiently, and value toughness over talent shortcuts. The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference is competitive. Every possession matters. Every practice sets the tone for Saturday. You need to arrive prepared. Behrend plays a disciplined style that rewards players who understand positioning, spacing, and accountability. Soft players don't last here. The program develops shooters, defenders, and basketball IQ through relentless fundamentals. You'll compete against quality Division III opponents who respect the game. You won't coast. The campus sits in Erie, creating a tight-knit athletic community where basketball matters. Niland's teams are known for consistency, showing up prepared, limiting mistakes, and competing in conference play. Behrend doesn't make excuses. It makes adjustments and moves forward. This is college basketball at the level where growth accelerates. You'll face veterans who know how to play. You'll share court time with teammates who were exactly where you are. The margin between playing and watching is razor- thin. Preparation determines everything. If you're ready to show up campus-ready, fundamentally sound and physically competitive, Behrend rewards that investment immediately. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
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Net price
$23,165/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
3,240
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,165 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,269 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,711 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,168 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,716 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,059 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,240
- Average net price
- $23,165 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,004 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,254 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
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 Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College D3?
Yes, Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College is an NCAA Division III program in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College men's basketball.
What conference is Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College in?
Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College competes in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,165 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 Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,240 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College?
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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.