Head Coach
Mark Gilbride
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Hwaseon Kim | Assistant Athletic Trainer | kimh15@rpi.edu |
| Jordan Baum | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | baumj2@rpi.edu |
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Basketball
Rensselaer doesn't recruit passengers. Head coach Mark Gilbride builds competitors who thrive in a Liberty League that demands precision, discipline, and relentless execution. You need to show up ready, physically conditioned, mentally sharp, and committed to playing a brand of basketball that values ball movement and defensive intensity. Troy, NY isn't a basketball factory town. That's the point. Here, you're a student-athlete first, which means your academic foundation matters as much as your jump shot. The program expects you to manage both. Rensselaer competes in one of Division III's toughest conferences, where every possession counts and there's no room for coast games. This is a program built on accountability. Gilbride's system demands players who understand spacing, make crisp passes, and take pride in team defense. If you're looking for playing time handed to you, keep looking. If you want to develop under a coach who values fundamental basketball and expects you to earn everything, this is the place. The timeline is tight. Recruiting cycles move fast, and programs fill rosters early. The players who land at places like Rensselaer aren't the ones waiting, they're the ones preparing now, showing measurable growth, and communicating their readiness consistently. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$32,758/yr
Grad rate
80%
Enrollment
5,714
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $32,758 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,140 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,313 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $31,222 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $33,659 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,346 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,714
- Average net price
- $32,758 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $66,032 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $66,032 / year
- Graduation rate
- 80%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Liberty League Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bard College
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Location Annandale-on-Hudson, NY | Enrollment 2,414 | Avg. net price $27,126 |
Clarkson University
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Location Potsdam, NY | Enrollment 2,196 | Avg. net price $32,137 |
Elmira College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $23,178 |
Hartwick College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 1,087 | Avg. net price $36,296 |
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Location Geneva, NY | Enrollment 1,786 | Avg. net price $31,617 |
Ithaca College
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Location Ithaca, NY | Enrollment 4,242 | Avg. net price $33,233 |
Nazareth College
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 1,873 | Avg. net price $30,265 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Location Troy, NY | Enrollment 5,714 | Avg. net price $32,758 |
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 13,215 | Avg. net price $37,405 |
Skidmore College
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Location Saratoga Springs, NY | Enrollment 2,694 | Avg. net price $31,829 |
St. John Fisher College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 2,565 | Avg. net price $29,743 |
St. Lawrence University
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Location Canton, NY | Enrollment 1,918 | Avg. net price $31,355 |
Union College
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Location Schenectady, NY | Enrollment 2,046 | Avg. net price $28,128 |
Utica University
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Location , NY | Enrollment 2,278 | Avg. net price $24,195 |
Vassar College
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Location Poughkeepsie, NY | Enrollment 2,444 | Avg. net price $36,924 |
Wells College
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Location Town of Ledyard, NY | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute D3?
Yes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an NCAA Division III program in the Liberty League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute men's basketball.
What conference is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute competes in the Liberty League for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $32,758 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,714 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
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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.