In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Softball program reported $404K in revenue and $2.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.9M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $403K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Purdue University ranks 31st overall in total expenses (31st of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $403,058 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,100 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $632,819 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $470,799 |
| Team Travel | $314,133 |
| Game Expenses | $215,259 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $145,803 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $132,571 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $108,820 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $104,308 |
| Recruiting | $84,977 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $43,350 |
| Guarantees | $11,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $9,572 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,198 |
| Memberships and Dues | $655 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $378 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $404,158 | $2,275,642 | -$1.9M |
| FY2024 | $261,337 | $1,930,346 | -$1.7M |
| FY2023 | $529,159 | $1,698,010 | -$1.2M |
| FY2022 | $122,360 | $1,548,888 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $411,454 | $1,245,132 | -$834K |
| FY2020 | $471,025 | $1,367,427 | -$896K |
Purdue's softball program generated $404K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for nearly all of it at $403K, indicating minimal self-generated income streams. Against $2.3M in expenses — led by athletic student aid at $633K — the program ran a $1.9M deficit, a figure that has grown steadily as expenses have nearly doubled from $1.2M in FY2021. Despite that rising cost trajectory, Purdue's $2.3M in spending aligns almost exactly with the FBS average, ranking 31st out of 70 FBS programs and 30th among 37 Power Four schools.
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