Penn State Hazleton

· Men's Basketball

USCAA Penn State University Athletic Conference

Jeff Rush

Head Coach

Jeff Rush

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About Penn State Hazleton Basketball

The USCAA is built on a different philosophy than NCAA Division III, programs here prioritize accessibility and development over recruiting depth, which means coaches can actually build relationships with players over time rather than chasing rankings. Penn State Hazleton operates within this environment under Jeff Rush, who understands that his roster success depends on finding players willing to embrace a smaller-school culture while competing seriously. The Lions play in the Penn State University Athletic Conference, where consistency and player maturation matter more than one-year recruits. This conference rewards programs that develop talent internally, and Hazleton has shown that patience with skill development can translate into competitive results. Rush looks for guards and forwards who understand that playing time comes through work ethic and basketball intelligence, not pedigree. The campus setting is intimate, you're not walking into a massive athletic complex, but you are part of the Penn State system, which carries institutional weight. If you're a player who thrives with direct coach interaction and wants to contribute immediately to a program building something real, this is the kind of place where that matters. The USCAA offers legitimate basketball at a level where your development and minutes are prioritized. 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.

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Net price

$14,209/yr

Grad rate

23%

Enrollment

501

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $14,209 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $10,525 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $9,241 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $11,803 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $16,801 / year
$110,001+: $22,207 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 501
Average net price: $14,209 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $15,240 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $25,672 / year
Graduation rate: 23%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Penn State University Athletic Conference Teams

Penn State University Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Penn State Beaver View program →	Location , PA	Enrollment 482	Avg. net price $16,063
Penn State Brandywine View program →	Location Media, PA	Enrollment 1,223	Avg. net price $18,053
Penn State Dubois View program →	Location Clearfield, PA	Enrollment 349	Avg. net price $11,531
Penn State Fayette View program →	Location , PA	Enrollment 402	Avg. net price $11,957
Penn State Greater Allegheny View program →	Location White Oak, PA	Enrollment 349	Avg. net price $14,194
Penn State Hazleton View program →	Location Luzerne, PA	Enrollment 501	Avg. net price $14,209
Penn State Lehigh Valley View program →	Location Upper Saucon, PA	Enrollment 859	Avg. net price $12,029
Penn State Mont Alto View program →	Location Mont Alto, PA	Enrollment 559	Avg. net price $16,748
Penn State New Kensington View program →	Location New Kensington, PA	Enrollment 416	Avg. net price $10,866
Penn State Schuylkill View program →	Location , PA	Enrollment 620	Avg. net price $15,199
Penn State Scranton View program →	Location Lackawanna, PA	Enrollment 793	Avg. net price $12,204
Penn State Shenango View program →	Location Sharon, PA	Enrollment 256	Avg. net price $10,802
Penn State Wilkes Barre View program →	Location Luzerne, PA	Enrollment 313	Avg. net price $10,521
Penn State York View program →	Location York, PA	Enrollment 668	Avg. net price $12,374

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