Vanderbilt University women’s lacrosse: roster, budget & scholarships

How Vanderbilt University women’s lacrosse compares

Against all 127 women’s lacrosse programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →

Spending per player$13,000

13th of 127NCAA Division I median $5,382

Roster size41

11th of 127NCAA Division I median 34

Athletic scholarships at Vanderbilt University

$8.5Mathletic aid to women’s athletes at Vanderbilt University

That is 40% of all athletic aid at Vanderbilt University, shared by 236 women’s athletes: about $36,109 each on average. The school also spent $790,963 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 lacrosse rosters at 38 and may fund a scholarship for every rostered player (the old limit was 12 scholarships). Vanderbilt University reported 41 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	$13,000/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 women’s lacrosse programs with the closest spending per player.

Program	Roster	Spend / player
University of Colorado Boulder CO	32	$13,115
University of Florida FL	38	$12,291
Arizona State University AZ	32	$12,189
Northwestern University IL	40	$13,847
University of Virginia VA	36	$12,034

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Team finances

School-fundedreported revenue equals expenses, as is usual for sports the school pays for

$3.4Mexpenses, incl. coaching and scholarships

$533,016operating budget (travel, gear, game day)

Questions about Vanderbilt University women’s lacrosse

Does Vanderbilt University offer women’s lacrosse scholarships?

Vanderbilt University reported $8.5M in athletic scholarships for women’s sports in 2024-2025, about $36,109 per female athlete on average across 236 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a lacrosse award would cover.

How many players are on the Vanderbilt University women’s lacrosse roster?

41 participants in 2024-2025, the 11th largest of 127 NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse programs (median 34).

How much does Vanderbilt University spend on women’s lacrosse?

$533,016 in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $13,000 per participant, 13th of 127 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $3.4M.

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.