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Vanderbilt University baseballscouting report

46 players, 4 coaches and $56,785 spent per player, the 5th highest of 300 NCAA Division I programs. What that means if you want to play here, and what it costs.

46roster
1+3head + assistant coaches
$56,785spent per player
$59,796avg athletic aid per male athlete

How Vanderbilt University baseball compares

Against all 300 baseball programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$56,785
5th of 300NCAA Division I median $10,291
Roster size46
29th of 300NCAA Division I median 40

Athletic scholarships at Vanderbilt University

$13.0Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Vanderbilt University

That is 60% of all athletic aid at Vanderbilt University, shared by 217 men’s athletes: about $59,796 each on average. The school also spent $2.1M recruiting men’s athletes.

Roster rules changed in 2025. Since 1 July 2025, Division I schools that joined the House v. NCAA settlement cap baseball rosters at 34 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 11.7 scholarships). Vanderbilt University reported 46 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$15,497/yr
Tuition$71,226/yr
Team operating budget per player$56,785/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 baseball programs with the closest spending per player.

ProgramRosterSpend / player
Coastal Carolina University SC42$56,791
Louisiana State University LA41$57,854
University of Arkansas AR43$59,890
Texas Christian University TX41$53,299
Texas A&M University TX48$51,201

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Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for
$10.1Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships
$2.6Moperating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Vanderbilt University baseball

Does Vanderbilt University offer baseball scholarships?

Vanderbilt University reported $13.0M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $59,796 per male athlete on average across 217 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a baseball award would cover.

How many players are on the Vanderbilt University baseball roster?

46 participants in 2024-2025, the 29th largest of 300 NCAA Division I baseball programs (median 40).

How much does Vanderbilt University spend on baseball?

$2.6M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $56,785 per participant, 5th of 300 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $10.1M.

What does it cost to attend Vanderbilt University as an athlete?

Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $15,497 a year. Tuition is $71,226 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 Vanderbilt University. How these pages work.