University of Delaware women’s outdoor track and field: roster, budget & scholarships

How University of Delaware women’s outdoor track and field compares

Against all 33 women’s outdoor track and field programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$2,021

13th of 33NCAA Division I median $1,433

Roster size49

4th of 33NCAA Division I median 32

Athletic scholarships at University of Delaware

$8.4Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at University of Delaware

That is 50% of all athletic aid at University of Delaware, shared by 328 women’s athletes: about $25,516 each on average. The school also spent $256,269 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 outdoor track and field rosters at 45 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 18 scholarships). University of Delaware reported 49 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	$16,337/yr
Tuition (in-state)	$17,660/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)	$43,220/yr
Team operating budget per player	$2,021/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 outdoor track and field programs with the closest spending per player.

Program	Roster	Spend / player
Brown University RI	32	$2,217
Santa Clara University CA	18	$1,754
Prairie View A & M University TX	33	$2,292
Niagara University NY	25	$2,407
University of Tulsa OK	32	$1,619

All 33 NCAA Division I women’s outdoor track and field programs →

Team finances

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

$663,323expenses, incl. coaching and scholarships

$99,042operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Delaware women’s outdoor track and field

Does University of Delaware offer women’s outdoor track and field scholarships?

University of Delaware reported $8.4M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $25,516 per female athlete on average across 328 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a outdoor track and field award would cover.

How many players are on the University of Delaware women’s outdoor track and field roster?

49 participants in 2024-2025, the 4th largest of 33 NCAA Division I women’s outdoor track and field programs (median 32).

How much does University of Delaware spend on women’s outdoor track and field?

$99,042 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $2,021 per participant, 13th of 33 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $663,323.

What does it cost to attend University of Delaware as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $16,337 a year. Tuition is $17,660 for in-state students and $43,220 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 Delaware. How these pages work.