How Indiana University men’s basketball compares
Against all 358 men’s basketball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →
Athletic scholarships at Indiana University
$10.6Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Indiana University
That is 55% of all athletic aid at Indiana University, shared by 361 men’s athletes: about $29,383 each on average. The school also spent $1.9M recruiting men’s athletes.
What it costs to play here
| Average net price after grants | $16,003/yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,144/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,295/yr |
| Team operating budget per player | $303,117/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 men’s basketball programs with the closest spending per player.
| Program | Roster | Spend / player |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University WI | 20 | $307,204 |
| UConn CT | 13 | $316,854 |
| UNC Chapel Hill NC | 16 | $317,478 |
| Baylor University TX | 14 | $284,064 |
| St. John's University NY | 13 | $283,903 |
Team finances
Questions about Indiana University men’s basketball
Does Indiana University offer men’s basketball scholarships?
Indiana University reported $10.6M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $29,383 per male athlete on average across 361 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 Indiana University men’s basketball roster?
19 participants in 2024-2025, the 19th largest of 358 NCAA Division I men’s basketball programs (median 16).
How much does Indiana University spend on men’s basketball?
$5.8M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $303,117 per participant, 6th of 358 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $31.8M.
What does it cost to attend Indiana University as an athlete?
Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $16,003 a year. Tuition is $12,144 for in-state students and $42,295 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 Indiana University-Bloomington. How these pages work.