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University of Miami footballscouting report

127 players, 11 coaches and $58,090 spent per player, the 39th highest of 258 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

127roster
1+10head + assistant coaches
$58,090spent per player
$50,950avg athletic aid per male athlete

How University of Miami football compares

Against all 258 football programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$58,090
39th of 258NCAA Division I median $14,127
Roster size127
60th of 258NCAA Division I median 119

Athletic scholarships at University of Miami

$11.1Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at University of Miami

That is 54% of all athletic aid at University of Miami, shared by 217 men’s athletes: about $50,950 each on average. The school also spent $5.5M recruiting men’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap football rosters at 105 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 85 scholarships). University of Miami reported 127 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$36,483/yr
Tuition$65,430/yr
Team operating budget per player$58,090/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 football programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Duke University NC121$57,605
University of Tennessee TN123$57,236
University of Arizona AZ113$56,827
Mississippi State University MS110$56,592
Colorado State University-Fort Collins CO108$59,730

All 258 NCAA Division I football programs →

Team finances

$99.9Mrevenue
$88.1Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$7.4Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Miami football

Does University of Miami offer football scholarships?

University of Miami reported $11.1M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $50,950 per male athlete on average across 217 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a football award would cover.

How many players are on the University of Miami football roster?

127 participants in 2024-2025, the 60th largest of 258 NCAA Division I football programs (median 119).

How much does University of Miami spend on football?

$7.4M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $58,090 per participant, 39th of 258 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $88.1M.

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

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $36,483 a year. Tuition is $65,430 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 Miami. How these pages work.