Head Coach
Chris Downs
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About St. Lawrence University Basketball
Walk into the St. Lawrence gymnasium in Canton, and you sense something that doesn't fade. The Saints have built a program rooted in resilience and pride, a Division III standard that refuses to settle. Coach Chris Downs has cultivated an environment where basketball becomes a lens for growth, where players learn that competing in the Liberty League means showing up ready to grind against programs with deep traditions and resourceful rosters. St. Lawrence basketball carries the weight of history lightly but carries it nonetheless. The program has produced alumni who understand that playing here shapes how you approach challenges, on the court and beyond. Downs coaches with intentionality, developing players who can think the game, execute under pressure, and understand their role within a larger team mission. The Saints run a system built on ball movement, defensive intensity, and the kind of basketball that requires everyone to be involved. Playing in upstate New York, in a conference that demands consistent execution and mental toughness, prepares players for real basketball. The Liberty League doesn't reward shortcuts. It rewards preparation, commitment, and the ability to compete night after night against schools with serious programs. St. Lawrence offers something increasingly rare: a place where basketball and education coexist meaningfully, where the coach believes in developing the complete person. 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
$31,355/yr
Grad rate
79%
Enrollment
1,918
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $31,355 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,226 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,224 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,762 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,162 / year
- $110,001+
- $42,999 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,918
- Average net price
- $31,355 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $67,890 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $67,890 / year
- Graduation rate
- 79%
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 St. Lawrence University D3?
Yes, St. Lawrence University is an NCAA Division III program in the Liberty League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for St. Lawrence University men's basketball.
What conference is St. Lawrence University in?
St. Lawrence University competes in the Liberty League for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at St. Lawrence University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $31,355 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at St. Lawrence University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,918 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to St. Lawrence University?
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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.