How Louisiana State 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 Louisiana State University
$6.1Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at Louisiana State University
That is 48% of all athletic aid at Louisiana State University, shared by 232 women’s athletes: about $26,180 each on average. The school also spent $1.6M recruiting women’s athletes.
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 | $192,579/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 A&M University TX | 11 | $180,812 |
| Texas Tech University TX | 15 | $209,099 |
| Virginia Tech VA | 11 | $166,602 |
| UConn CT | 14 | $220,990 |
| Duke University NC | 17 | $157,676 |
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Team finances
Questions about Louisiana State University women’s basketball
Does Louisiana State University offer women’s basketball scholarships?
Louisiana State University reported $6.1M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $26,180 per female athlete on average across 232 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 Louisiana State University women’s basketball roster?
13 participants in 2024-2025, the 301st largest of 356 NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs (median 15).
How much does Louisiana State University spend on women’s basketball?
$2.5M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $192,579 per participant, 4th of 356 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $12.1M.
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.