How Notre Dame men’s ice hockey compares
Against all 43 men’s ice hockey programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →
Athletic scholarships at Notre Dame
$18.2Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Notre Dame
That is 59% of all athletic aid at Notre Dame, shared by 435 men’s athletes: about $41,894 each on average. The school also spent $2.8M recruiting men’s athletes.
What it costs to play here
| Average net price after grants | $25,339/yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,607/yr |
| Team operating budget per player | $82,081/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 ice hockey programs with the closest spending per player.
| Program | Roster | Spend / player |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University PA | 27 | $77,564 |
| Boston College MA | 27 | $75,911 |
| University of North Dakota ND | 27 | $57,867 |
| University of Denver CO | 25 | $51,231 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha NE | 28 | $50,665 |
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Team finances
Questions about Notre Dame men’s ice hockey
Does Notre Dame offer men’s ice hockey scholarships?
Notre Dame reported $18.2M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $41,894 per male athlete on average across 435 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a ice hockey award would cover.
How many players are on the Notre Dame men’s ice hockey roster?
29 participants in 2024-2025, the 15th largest of 43 NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey programs (median 28).
How much does Notre Dame spend on men’s ice hockey?
$2.4M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $82,081 per participant, 1st of 43 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $7.0M.
What does it cost to attend Notre Dame as an athlete?
Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $25,339 a year. Tuition is $67,607 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 University of Notre Dame. How these pages work.