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UConn women’s basketballscouting report

14 players, 6 coaches and $220,990 spent per player, the 2nd highest of 356 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

14roster
1+5head + assistant coaches
$220,990spent per player
$22,752avg athletic aid per female athlete

How UConn 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 →

Spending per player$220,990
2nd of 356NCAA Division I median $29,502
Roster size14
235th of 356NCAA Division I median 15

Athletic scholarships at UConn

$7.0Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at UConn

That is 48% of all athletic aid at UConn, shared by 306 women’s athletes: about $22,752 each on average. The school also spent $618,702 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 basketball rosters at 15 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 15 scholarships). UConn reported 14 participants in 2024-2025. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants$24,342/yr
Tuition (in-state)$21,334/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$44,002/yr
Team operating budget per player$220,990/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.

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Similar programs

NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Texas Tech University TX15$209,099
Louisiana State University LA13$192,579
Texas A&M University TX11$180,812
Notre Dame IN12$272,628
Virginia Tech VA11$166,602

All 356 NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs →

Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for
$12.6Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$3.1Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about UConn women’s basketball

Does UConn offer women’s basketball scholarships?

UConn reported $7.0M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $22,752 per female athlete on average across 306 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 UConn women’s basketball roster?

14 participants in 2024-2025, the 235th largest of 356 NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs (median 15).

How much does UConn spend on women’s basketball?

$3.1M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $220,990 per participant, 2nd of 356 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $12.6M.

What does it cost to attend UConn as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $24,342 a year. Tuition is $21,334 for in-state students and $44,002 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 University of Connecticut. How these pages work.