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University of Florida softballscouting report

25 players, 4 coaches and $51,984 spent per player, the 5th highest of 305 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

25roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$51,984spent per player
$31,316avg athletic aid per female athlete

How University of Florida softball compares

Against all 305 softball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$51,984
5th of 305NCAA Division I median $10,999
Roster size25
65th of 305NCAA Division I median 23

Athletic scholarships at University of Florida

$7.7Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at University of Florida

That is 47% of all athletic aid at University of Florida, shared by 247 women’s athletes: about $31,316 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 softball rosters at 25 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 12 scholarships). University of Florida reported 25 participants in 2024-2025. Current athletes may be grandfathered.

What it costs to play here

Average net price after grants$5,969/yr
Tuition (in-state)$6,381/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,886/yr
Team operating budget per player$51,984/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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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 softball programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Clemson University SC23$52,500
Florida State University FL21$54,387
University of Washington WA20$54,994
University of Missouri MO25$48,903
Texas Tech University TX23$56,490

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Team finances

$1.2Mrevenue
$4.4Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$1.3Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Florida softball

Does University of Florida offer softball scholarships?

University of Florida reported $7.7M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $31,316 per female athlete on average across 247 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a softball award would cover.

How many players are on the University of Florida softball roster?

25 participants in 2024-2025, the 65th largest of 305 NCAA Division I softball programs (median 23).

How much does University of Florida spend on softball?

$1.3M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $51,984 per participant, 5th of 305 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $4.4M.

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

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $5,969 a year. Tuition is $6,381 for in-state students and $30,886 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 Florida. How these pages work.