Best Women's Swimming 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 297 women's Swimming programs by operating budget.

The average operating budget across women's Swimming programs is $44,514, with average recruiting spend around $7,911. 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.