Head Coach
Joe Loughran
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About Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark Basketball
Rutgers University-Newark offers Division III basketball within a rigorous academic environment that prioritizes degree value and long-term positioning. Head coach Joe Loughran builds a program centered on player development and realistic pathways to meaningful playing time. As part of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, you'll compete against established regional programs while maintaining access to one of the nation's top public research universities. What matters here: a legitimate degree from a recognized institution, consistent development in a structured system, and honest evaluation of your role on the roster. The program operates with transparency about playing time expectations and what it takes to earn minutes. You'll develop basketball skills within a competitive but sustainable framework, no inflated promises, just clear benchmarks for improvement. Rutgers-Newark appeals to recruits who understand that college basketball serves a larger purpose. You're building a degree that holds value in any career path while competing at a respectable level. Transfer portal positioning remains realistic; strong performances in the NJAC create documented records that other programs evaluate seriously. The Newark campus provides urban resources, strong academics across engineering and business, and proximity to major metros. Coach Loughran's approach focuses on what you control: effort, fundamentals, and consistency. This is a program for self-aware players who want honest feedback and genuine development opportunities. 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
$16,013/yr
Grad rate
65%
Enrollment
7,709
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,013 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,829 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,678 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,193 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,591 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,471 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,709
- Average net price
- $16,013 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $18,112 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,937 / year
- Graduation rate
- 65%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New Jersey Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Kean University
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Location Union, NJ | Enrollment 11,433 | Avg. net price $14,465 |
Montclair State University
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Location Montclair, NJ | Enrollment 18,376 | Avg. net price $15,193 |
New Jersey City University
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Location , NJ | Enrollment 3,681 | Avg. net price $10,591 |
Ramapo College
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Location Mahwah, NJ | Enrollment 4,898 | Avg. net price $16,382 |
Rowan University
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Location Glassboro, NJ | Enrollment 15,841 | Avg. net price $23,938 |
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Camden
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Location , NJ | Enrollment 3,753 | Avg. net price $15,732 |
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark
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Location Newark, NJ | Enrollment 7,709 | Avg. net price $16,013 |
Stockton University
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Location Pomona, NJ | Enrollment 7,537 | Avg. net price $24,030 |
The College of New Jersey
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Location Ewing, NJ | Enrollment 7,105 | Avg. net price $26,752 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Location Wayne, NJ | Enrollment 6,614 | Avg. net price $18,533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark D3?
Yes, Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark is an NCAA Division III program in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark men's basketball.
What conference is Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark in?
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,013 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 Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,709 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark?
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.
Your Eligibility for Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.