Head Coach
Mike McGrath
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Chicago Basketball
Chicago basketball demands precision. Head Coach Mike McGrath builds a program centered on offensive efficiency and defensive discipline, the kind of execution that defines Division III competition in the University Athletic Association. Players here thrive within structure: motion-based sets, off- ball movement, and accountability on the glass matter more than athleticism alone. The Maroons operate with a specific player profile in mind. Guards need to run pick-and-roll actions with precision and defend without fouling. Forwards must space the floor reliably and show versatility on switches. Centers are expected to be anchors, both finishing around the rim and protecting it. Bench depth is valued; McGrath rotates liberally and expects preparation to trump initial playing time. This is a UAA conference program, which means competition arrives nightly. Schools like Washington University, Emory, and NYU demand execution. The schedule doesn't allow for stylistic inconsistency or effort fluctuations. What you see is a program that builds winning through fundamentals, not flash. Academically, Chicago's standards are uncompromising. The student-athlete experience here requires genuine balance, practice intensity is real, but the classroom demands are equally substantial. Players who succeed are self-directed learners comfortable with less handholding. If you evaluate fit analytically and want to compete at a high academic level within Division III, Chicago is worth serious consideration. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$16,776/yr
Grad rate
95%
Enrollment
7,569
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,776 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $394 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,148 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,800 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,744 / year
- $110,001+
- $49,769 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,569
- Average net price
- $16,776 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $73,962 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $73,962 / year
- Graduation rate
- 95%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
University Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Brandeis University
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Location Waltham, MA | Enrollment 3,618 | Avg. net price $30,606 |
Carnegie Mellon University
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Location Pittsburgh, PA | Enrollment 7,304 | Avg. net price $35,780 |
Case Western Reserve University
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Location Cleveland, OH | Enrollment 6,437 | Avg. net price $44,622 |
Emory University
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 7,298 | Avg. net price $16,754 |
New York University
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 28,663 | Avg. net price $35,737 |
University of Chicago
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 7,569 | Avg. net price $16,776 |
University of Rochester
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 6,331 | Avg. net price $34,347 |
Washington University in St. Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 7,857 | Avg. net price $13,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Chicago D3?
Yes, University of Chicago is an NCAA Division III program in the University Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Chicago men's basketball.
What conference is University of Chicago in?
University of Chicago competes in the University Athletic Association for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Chicago?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,776 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Chicago?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,569 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Chicago?
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.
D3 Programs Like University of Chicago Are Recruiting Right Now
D3 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to University of Chicago and programs like it at the right moment.
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.