Clemson University women’s lacrosse: roster, budget & scholarships

How Clemson University women’s lacrosse compares

Against all 127 women’s lacrosse programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$14,980

9th of 127NCAA Division I median $5,382

Roster size34

55th of 127NCAA Division I median 34

Athletic scholarships at Clemson University

$7.1Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at Clemson University

That is 48% of all athletic aid at Clemson University, shared by 263 women’s athletes: about $26,954 each on average. The school also spent $1.2M recruiting women’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap women’s lacrosse rosters at 38 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 12 scholarships). Clemson University reported 34 participants in 2024-2025. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants	$22,032/yr
Tuition (in-state)	$15,854/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)	$42,378/yr
Team operating budget per player	$14,980/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.

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Similar programs

NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse programs with the closest spending per player.

Program	Roster	Spend / player
University of Oregon OR	31	$14,732
University of Michigan MI	43	$15,839
Northwestern University IL	40	$13,847
Duke University NC	40	$16,284
University of Colorado Boulder CO	32	$13,115

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Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for

$3.3Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships

$509,321operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Clemson University women’s lacrosse

Does Clemson University offer women’s lacrosse scholarships?

Clemson University reported $7.1M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $26,954 per female athlete on average across 263 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a lacrosse award would cover.

How many players are on the Clemson University women’s lacrosse roster?

34 participants in 2024-2025, the 55th largest of 127 NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse programs (median 34).

How much does Clemson University spend on women’s lacrosse?

$509,321 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $14,980 per participant, 9th of 127 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $3.3M.

What does it cost to attend Clemson University as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $22,032 a year. Tuition is $15,854 for in-state students and $42,378 out of state.

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 Clemson University. How these pages work.