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University of Michigan women’s swimming and divingscouting report

33 players, 8 coaches and $13,659 spent per player, the 7th highest of 159 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

33roster
1+7head + assistant coaches
$13,659spent per player
$32,574avg athletic aid per female athlete

How University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving compares

Against all 159 women’s swimming and diving programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$13,659
7th of 159NCAA Division I median $5,422
Roster size33
51st of 159NCAA Division I median 31

Athletic scholarships at University of Michigan

$13.8Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at University of Michigan

That is 44% of all athletic aid at University of Michigan, shared by 424 women’s athletes: about $32,574 each on average. The school also spent $1.2M 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 swimming and diving rosters at 30 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 14 scholarships). University of Michigan reported 33 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$14,362/yr
Tuition (in-state)$18,346/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$63,962/yr
Team operating budget per player$13,659/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 swimming and diving programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
University of Miami FL25$13,584
Stanford University CA28$12,912
UCLA CA40$12,761
University of Nebraska NE25$12,176
Louisiana State University LA30$11,625

All 159 NCAA Division I women’s swimming and diving programs →

Team finances

$122,296revenue
$2.8Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$450,731operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving

Does University of Michigan offer women’s swimming and diving scholarships?

University of Michigan reported $13.8M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $32,574 per female athlete on average across 424 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a swimming and diving award would cover.

How many players are on the University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving roster?

33 participants in 2024-2025, the 51st largest of 159 NCAA Division I women’s swimming and diving programs (median 31).

How much does University of Michigan spend on women’s swimming and diving?

$450,731 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $13,659 per participant, 7th of 159 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $2.8M.

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

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $14,362 a year. Tuition is $18,346 for in-state students and $63,962 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor. How these pages work.