Stanford University women’s field hockey: roster, budget & scholarships

How Stanford University women’s field hockey compares

Against all 81 women’s field hockey programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$26,354

1st of 81NCAA Division I median $6,358

Roster size25

36th of 81NCAA Division I median 25

Athletic scholarships at Stanford University

$20.1Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at Stanford University

That is 51% of all athletic aid at Stanford University, shared by 434 women’s athletes: about $46,210 each on average. The school also spent $1.0M recruiting women’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap women’s field hockey rosters at 27 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 12 scholarships). Stanford University reported 25 participants in 2024-2025. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants	$12,307/yr
Tuition	$68,544/yr
Team operating budget per player	$26,354/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 women’s field hockey programs with the closest spending per player.

Program	Roster	Spend / player
UNC Chapel Hill NC	26	$20,880
University of Iowa IA	26	$18,064
Boston College MA	25	$17,173
Duke University NC	27	$14,516
Wake Forest University NC	26	$12,234

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Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for

$2.7Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships

$658,840operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Stanford University women’s field hockey

Does Stanford University offer women’s field hockey scholarships?

Stanford University reported $20.1M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $46,210 per female athlete on average across 434 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a field hockey award would cover.

How many players are on the Stanford University women’s field hockey roster?

25 participants in 2024-2025, the 36th largest of 81 NCAA Division I women’s field hockey programs (median 25).

How much does Stanford University spend on women’s field hockey?

$658,840 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $26,354 per participant, 1st of 81 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $2.7M.

What does it cost to attend Stanford University as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $12,307 a year. Tuition is $68,544 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 Stanford University. How these pages work.