Head Coach
Sean Coffey
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Utica University Basketball
The Liberty League is a defensive conference, zone looks, ball movement, controlled tempos. Utica's program under Sean Coffey has leaned into that identity, building a roster that values discipline and execution over freelancing. If you're a guard who thrives in structured systems or a forward comfortable operating within an offense, this is a program that will develop those skills at a high level. Coffey has spent years building depth and chemistry. The Pioneers emphasize transition defense and rebounding effort, which means players who lack lateral quickness or effort on that end face uphill climbs. But for recruits willing to embrace that work, the defensive fundamentals, the collective accountability, Utica offers a genuine path to consistent playing time and measurable skill development in Division III. The program competes in a league where mid-majors don't dominate; most Liberty League teams are relatively balanced. That means Utica's roster construction matters. Coffey tends to value length, basketball IQ, and shooters who move the ball. Post players who can step out and catch the ball in space fit his system well. Guards need to be reliable decision-makers and capable scorers, not just facilitators. The campus is solid, academics are respected, and Upstate New York offers a real college experience. Coffey's staff has strong recruiting connections and genuine relationships with prep programs. 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.
Net price
$24,195/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
2,278
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,195 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,820 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,163 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,988 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,307 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,144 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,278
- Average net price
- $24,195 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $28,480 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $28,480 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
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 Utica University D3?
Yes, Utica University is an NCAA Division III program in the Liberty League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Utica University men's basketball.
What conference is Utica University in?
Utica University competes in the Liberty League for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Utica University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,195 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Utica University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,278 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Utica University?
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.
Build the Profile Utica University Coaches Want to See
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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.