In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Volleyball program reported $1.1M in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.1M. The program generated $1.1M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $534K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Purdue University ranks 15th overall in total expenses (15th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $533,545 |
| Contributions | $419,872 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $132,278 |
| NCAA Distributions | $42,116 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $14,412 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $925,084 |
| Team Travel | $655,840 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $631,228 |
| Game Expenses | $222,948 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $145,103 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $104,563 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $89,216 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $81,303 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $77,928 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $77,740 |
| Recruiting | $70,640 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $64,392 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $34,740 |
| Guarantees | $31,394 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $24,734 |
| Memberships and Dues | $275 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $8 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,142,223 | $3,237,136 | -$2.1M |
| FY2024 | $650,994 | $2,811,106 | -$2.2M |
| FY2023 | $1,009,434 | $2,496,475 | -$1.5M |
| FY2022 | $708,777 | $2,360,138 | -$1.7M |
| FY2021 | $215,993 | $1,714,227 | -$1.5M |
| FY2020 | $493,990 | $1,980,280 | -$1.5M |
Purdue's volleyball program generated $1.1 million in revenue in FY2025, led by $534K in ticket sales, while expenses reached $3.2 million — ranking 15th among 76 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $2.4 million. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's largest expense at $925K, contributing to a $2.1 million net deficit. Program spending has climbed steadily from $1.7 million in FY2021 to $3.2 million in FY2025, reflecting a significant and sustained investment in the sport over the past five years.
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