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Boston College men’s ice hockeyscouting report

27 players, 4 coaches and $75,911 spent per player, the 3rd highest of 43 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

27roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$75,911spent per player
$33,508avg athletic aid per male athlete

How Boston College men’s ice hockey compares

Against all 43 men’s ice hockey programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$75,911
3rd of 43NCAA Division I median $23,721
Roster size27
30th of 43NCAA Division I median 28

Athletic scholarships at Boston College

$14.1Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Boston College

That is 52% of all athletic aid at Boston College, shared by 421 men’s athletes: about $33,508 each on average. The school also spent $2.0M recruiting men’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap men’s ice hockey rosters at 26 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 18 scholarships). Boston College reported 27 participants in 2024-2025, so expect fewer roster spots for incoming players than a few years ago. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants$38,930/yr
Tuition$73,508/yr
Team operating budget per player$75,911/yr

Most college athletes are on a partial award or none. The difference (tuition, club seasons and showcase travel before you commit, gear and summer training after) is usually paid by families.

Chasing a spot on a team like this?

Showcases, club seasons, travel and training add up long before a scholarship offer. Athletes use Sport Fund to get monthly support from family, friends and local sponsors.

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Similar programs

NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Penn State University PA27$77,564
Notre Dame IN29$82,081
University of North Dakota ND27$57,867
University of Denver CO25$51,231
University of Nebraska at Omaha NE28$50,665

More at Boston College: Women’s lacrosse · All 43 NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey programs →

Team finances

$5.0Mrevenue
$6.3Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$2.0Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Boston College men’s ice hockey

Does Boston College offer men’s ice hockey scholarships?

Boston College reported $14.1M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $33,508 per male athlete on average across 421 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a ice hockey award would cover.

How many players are on the Boston College men’s ice hockey roster?

27 participants in 2024-2025, the 30th largest of 43 NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey programs (median 28).

How much does Boston College spend on men’s ice hockey?

$2.0M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $75,911 per participant, 3rd of 43 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $6.3M.

What does it cost to attend Boston College as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $38,930 a year. Tuition is $73,508 a year.

Sources

U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA), reporting year 2024-2025, as reported by the institution; College Scorecard. Rankings compare every NCAA Division I program in the same sport and gender that reported participants. NCAA roster limits: NCAA Division I Board, June 2025. Sport Fund is not affiliated with Boston College. How these pages work.