Head Coach
Ed Silva
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of New England Basketball
University of New England Basketball offers a calculated four-year development strategy within the Conference of New England, a competitive Division III landscape that demands both tactical awareness and consistent improvement. Head coach Ed Silva emphasizes systematic player growth, positioning each athlete within a framework designed to maximize individual potential while contributing to team success. Playing at UNE means competing in a conference where every game reflects genuine competitive parity. You'll develop within a program that values process over shortcuts, where understanding spacing, floor positioning, and defensive rotations becomes as important as athleticism. Silva's approach prioritizes building complete players who understand their role within the larger system, an invaluable skill whether your goals point toward post-college competition or life beyond basketball. The Biddeford location provides a focused environment free from the recruiting noise of major metropolitan areas. This isolation becomes an advantage: fewer distractions, stronger team chemistry, and a culture where academic progress and athletic development run parallel. UNE attracts players serious about the grind, those who recognize that Division III basketball at a Conference of New England institution requires genuine commitment and basketball intelligence. Your time here builds tangible credentials. You'll develop against quality opponents, receive coaching from someone who understands player development, and graduate with both a degree and real competitive experience. The program doesn't promise shortcuts; it offers a methodical pathway for serious players. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$38,617/yr
Grad rate
62%
Enrollment
2,135
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $38,617 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $31,879 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $30,805 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $33,013 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $35,577 / year
- $110,001+
- $42,902 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,135
- Average net price
- $38,617 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $45,900 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $45,900 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference of New England Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Curry College
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Location Milton, MA | Enrollment 1,780 | Avg. net price $30,155 |
Endicott College
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Location Beverly, MA | Enrollment 3,125 | Avg. net price $39,219 |
Gordon College
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Location Wenham, MA | Enrollment 1,278 | Avg. net price $25,227 |
Johnson & Wales University
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 3,868 | Avg. net price $29,952 |
Nichols College
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Location Dudley, MA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $31,983 |
Roger Williams University
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Location Bristol, RI | Enrollment 3,946 | Avg. net price $37,645 |
Suffolk University
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 4,268 | Avg. net price $40,008 |
University of New England
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Location Biddeford, ME | Enrollment 2,135 | Avg. net price $38,617 |
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 3,747 | Avg. net price $30,134 |
Western New England University
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $27,077 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of New England D3?
Yes, University of New England is an NCAA Division III program in the Conference of New England. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of New England men's basketball.
What conference is University of New England in?
University of New England competes in the Conference of New England for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of New England?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $38,617 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 New England?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,135 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of New England?
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Targeting University of New England?
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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.