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Louisiana State University baseballscouting report

41 players, 4 coaches and $57,854 spent per player, the 3rd highest of 300 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

41roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$57,854spent per player
$25,103avg athletic aid per male athlete

How Louisiana State University baseball compares

Against all 300 baseball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$57,854
3rd of 300NCAA Division I median $10,291
Roster size41
93rd of 300NCAA Division I median 40

Athletic scholarships at Louisiana State University

$6.7Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Louisiana State University

That is 52% of all athletic aid at Louisiana State University, shared by 266 men’s athletes: about $25,103 each on average. The school also spent $3.7M recruiting men’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap baseball rosters at 34 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 11.7 scholarships). Louisiana State University reported 41 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$19,286/yr
Tuition (in-state)$12,551/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,228/yr
Team operating budget per player$57,854/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 baseball programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Coastal Carolina University SC42$56,791
Vanderbilt University TN46$56,785
University of Arkansas AR43$59,890
Texas Christian University TX41$53,299
Texas A&M University TX48$51,201

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Team finances

$10.1Mrevenue
$11.0Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$2.4Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Louisiana State University baseball

Does Louisiana State University offer baseball scholarships?

Louisiana State University reported $6.7M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $25,103 per male athlete on average across 266 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a baseball award would cover.

How many players are on the Louisiana State University baseball roster?

41 participants in 2024-2025, the 93rd largest of 300 NCAA Division I baseball programs (median 40).

How much does Louisiana State University spend on baseball?

$2.4M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $57,854 per participant, 3rd of 300 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $11.0M.

What does it cost to attend Louisiana State University as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $19,286 a year. Tuition is $12,551 for in-state students and $29,228 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. How these pages work.