Head Coach
Chris Bartley
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute Basketball
Worcester Polytechnic Institute builds teams around discipline, fundamental execution, and players who embrace a grind-it-out style of play. Head coach Chris Bartley constructs rosters that compete in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference through toughness and efficiency rather than flash. WPI plays a possession-oriented game that rewards high basketball IQ and precise ball movement. The program attracts student-athletes comfortable with heavy academic demands, this is a Division III STEM-focused institution where classroom performance carries equal weight to on-court development. Playing time goes to players who defend with intensity, take smart shots, and limit turnovers. WPI's recent conference standing reflects a program that competes consistently; they're not a perennial doormat, but they're not a postseason lock either. That competitive middle ground means opportunity exists for role players and contributors who fit the system. The typical WPI player is a three-level shooter or a cerebral distributor, guards who run offense and forwards who space the floor. The program develops players internally and plays a deliberate pace that minimizes mistakes. If you're evaluating WPI, ask yourself whether you can accept fewer possessions but higher-efficiency opportunities, and whether you're genuinely interested in competing at an academically rigorous institution. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$43,885/yr
Grad rate
90%
Enrollment
5,447
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $43,885 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $36,899 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $31,014 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $35,703 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $35,535 / year
- $110,001+
- $48,711 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,447
- Average net price
- $43,885 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $63,246 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $63,246 / year
- Graduation rate
- 90%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Babson College
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Location Wellesley, MA | Enrollment 2,728 | Avg. net price $34,096 |
Clark University
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 2,214 | Avg. net price $29,446 |
Emerson College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 3,870 | Avg. net price $49,215 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Location Cambridge, MA | Enrollment 4,535 | Avg. net price $14,815 |
Salve Regina University
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Location Newport, RI | Enrollment 2,121 | Avg. net price $36,528 |
Springfield College
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 1,751 | Avg. net price $28,053 |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 1,108 | Avg. net price — |
Wheaton College
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Location Norton, MA | Enrollment 1,773 | Avg. net price $31,147 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 5,447 | Avg. net price $43,885 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute D3?
Yes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an NCAA Division III program in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Worcester Polytechnic Institute men's basketball.
What conference is Worcester Polytechnic Institute in?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute competes in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $43,885 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,447 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
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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.