Best American Southwest Conference Women's Basketball Programs, Ranked by Operating Budget

A program's operating budget shows how much it spends to run the team day to day — from travel and equipment to coaching staff. Below, we've ranked all 10 American Southwest Conference women's Basketball programs by operating budget.

The average operating budget across American Southwest Conference women's Basketball programs is $80,226, with average recruiting spend around $2,468. Programs with larger budgets don't always offer more aid, but they tend to signal a higher level of institutional commitment.

Use this ranking to compare program spending, then read our guide on stacking athletic, academic, and need-based aid.