Head Coach
Colin Tabb
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Western New England University Basketball
Western New England competes at the Division III level in the Conference of New England, a realistic destination for guards and forwards willing to earn significant playing time while pursuing a solid degree. Head coach Colin Tabb runs a program that values fundamentals, basketball IQ, and players who see college hoops as one part of a complete four-year experience. This isn't a recruitment pipeline to the pros. It's a place where you'll play real minutes as a freshman, develop under consistent coaching, and graduate with a degree that carries weight. Springfield offers access to the Five College Consortium and a region dense with other athletic programs, so competition and practice quality are genuine. Players here typically progress at steady rates because the ceiling on talent allows for measured development rather than riding the bench while waiting for departure. Tabb expects coachability and effort in practice. If you're the type who needs immediate stardom or views college as a stepping stone only, this program won't fit. If you're interested in playing basketball four years, improving your game intentionally, and finishing with a credential that matters in the job market, Western New England delivers on that promise honestly. The school is affordable by private Division III standards, and the academic support is straightforward, no inflated promises about athletic advantage, just real resources and realistic expectations. --- Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$27,077/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
2,603
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,077 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,043 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,246 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,772 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,160 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,285 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,603
- Average net price
- $27,077 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $49,490 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $49,490 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
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 Western New England University D3?
Yes, Western New England University is an NCAA Division III program in the Conference of New England. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western New England University men's basketball.
What conference is Western New England University in?
Western New England University competes in the Conference of New England for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western New England University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,077 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Western New England University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,603 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western New England 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Western New England University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Western New England University require.
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.