Head Coach
James Cosgrove
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Trinity College Basketball
Trinity College offers Division III basketball in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Head Coach James Cosgrove runs a program where you'll get meaningful minutes and genuine player development, not a redshirt year watching from the bench. This is a realistic fit if you're a solid high school player who wants to compete at a respectable college level, earn real playing time, and play for a coach who's invested in your growth. Trinity competes against similar academic institutions across New England, which means balanced competition and an environment where academics actually matter alongside basketball. You'll develop fundamental skills, improve your basketball IQ, and graduate from a legitimate institution in Connecticut's capital. The program prioritizes players who bring effort, coachability, and a genuine commitment to both the classroom and the court. There's no pretense here, you won't be a lottery pick from Trinity, but you'll be a better player and student than when you arrived. The NESCAC is selective. Programs here recruit players who fit their academic standards while contributing on the floor. If you're considering Trinity, make an honest assessment: Can you play starter or rotation-level minutes at this tier? Are your academics in line with the college's standards? Do you want to play somewhere you'll actually get on the court? 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
$37,004/yr
Grad rate
83%
Enrollment
2,146
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $37,004 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,222 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,900 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,524 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,009 / year
- $110,001+
- $49,941 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,146
- Average net price
- $37,004 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $73,590 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $73,590 / year
- Graduation rate
- 83%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Small College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Amherst College
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Location Amherst, MA | Enrollment 1,911 | Avg. net price $19,536 |
Bates College
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Location Lewiston, ME | Enrollment 1,760 | Avg. net price $27,390 |
Bowdoin College
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Location Brunswick, ME | Enrollment 1,873 | Avg. net price $15,595 |
Colby College
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Location Waterville, ME | Enrollment 2,407 | Avg. net price $19,835 |
Connecticut College
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 1,937 | Avg. net price $35,960 |
Hamilton College
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Location Clinton, NY | Enrollment 2,030 | Avg. net price $25,793 |
Middlebury College
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Location Middlebury, VT | Enrollment 2,738 | Avg. net price $32,102 |
Trinity College
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Location Hartford, CT | Enrollment 2,146 | Avg. net price $37,004 |
Tufts University
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Location Medford, MA | Enrollment 7,061 | Avg. net price $38,797 |
Wesleyan University
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Location Middletown, CT | Enrollment 3,067 | Avg. net price $23,014 |
Williams College
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Location Williamstown, MA | Enrollment 2,076 | Avg. net price $15,157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinity College D3?
Yes, Trinity College is an NCAA Division III program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Trinity College men's basketball.
What conference is Trinity College in?
Trinity College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Trinity College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $37,004 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Trinity College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,146 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Trinity College?
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.
Targeting Trinity 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.