How Duke University women’s basketball compares
Against all 356 women’s basketball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →
Athletic scholarships at Duke University
$14.4Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at Duke University
That is 48% of all athletic aid at Duke University, shared by 315 women’s athletes: about $45,742 each on average. The school also spent $671,854 recruiting women’s athletes.
What it costs to play here
| Average net price after grants | $23,706/yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,795/yr |
| Team operating budget per player | $157,676/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.
Similar programs
NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs with the closest spending per player.
| Program | Roster | Spend / player |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University TX | 14 | $152,876 |
| University of Maryland MD | 15 | $151,213 |
| Virginia Tech VA | 11 | $166,602 |
| Florida State University FL | 12 | $147,709 |
| University of Kansas KS | 14 | $145,871 |
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Team finances
Questions about Duke University women’s basketball
Does Duke University offer women’s basketball scholarships?
Duke University reported $14.4M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $45,742 per female athlete on average across 315 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a basketball award would cover.
How many players are on the Duke University women’s basketball roster?
17 participants in 2024-2025, the 88th largest of 356 NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs (median 15).
How much does Duke University spend on women’s basketball?
$2.7M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $157,676 per participant, 7th of 356 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $12.3M.
What does it cost to attend Duke University as an athlete?
Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $23,706 a year. Tuition is $72,795 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 Duke University. How these pages work.