How University of South Carolina 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 →
Athletic scholarships at University of South Carolina
$6.8Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at University of South Carolina
That is 49% of all athletic aid at University of South Carolina, shared by 283 women’s athletes: about $24,052 each on average. The school also spent $884,945 recruiting women’s athletes.
What it costs to play here
| Average net price after grants | $22,197/yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,688/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,376/yr |
| Team operating budget per player | $71,872/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.
Similar programs
NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs with the closest spending per player.
| Program | Roster | Spend / player |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco CA | 14 | $71,832 |
| University of North Texas TX | 15 | $71,603 |
| University of Louisville KY | 25 | $72,466 |
| Georgia Tech GA | 28 | $72,680 |
| Grand Canyon University AZ | 15 | $70,537 |
Team finances
Questions about University of South Carolina women’s basketball
Does University of South Carolina offer women’s basketball scholarships?
University of South Carolina reported $6.8M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $24,052 per female athlete on average across 283 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 University of South Carolina women’s basketball roster?
31 participants in 2024-2025, the 13th largest of 356 NCAA Division I women’s basketball programs (median 15).
How much does University of South Carolina spend on women’s basketball?
$2.2M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $71,872 per participant, 63rd of 356 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $13.1M.
What does it cost to attend University of South Carolina as an athlete?
Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $22,197 a year. Tuition is $12,688 for in-state students and $37,376 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 South Carolina-Columbia. How these pages work.