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my source says 20, but whatever... by DavidAddison
(linked source below that says 20 scholarships).
I think the "ND can afford it so it shouldn't be about the money" is not compelling at all. There are plenty of factors. Personally, I hope they don't add it (and a corresponding new men's sport). Why? Assuming they do not want to increase undergraduate admissions, they'd be taking valuable admissions spots from the thousands of very qualified kids who are turned away every year, including legacies.
That cost alone doesn't make it worth it to me. Growth, growth, growth in the number of scholarship sports shouldn't be an objective in and of itself.