In fiscal year 2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Women's Basketball program reported $516K in revenue and $10.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $9.5M. The largest revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $256K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ranks 6th overall in total expenses (5th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2021.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $256,170 |
| In-Kind | $120,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $74,341 |
| Contributions | $61,829 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $3,600 |
| Ticket Sales | $200 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $5,022,448 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,159,046 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $779,236 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $603,729 |
| Team Travel | $522,145 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $260,131 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $237,446 |
| Game Expenses | $146,282 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $135,214 |
| Guarantees | $80,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $46,487 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $27,328 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $20,238 |
| Recruiting | $3,757 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,409 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $600 |
Operating at a significant financial loss, the Women's Basketball program posted a $9.5M deficit in FY2021, with $10.0M in expenses dwarfing just $516K in revenue. Coaching compensation and bonuses alone accounted for $5.0M — half of total program expenses — making Rutgers the 6th most expensive Women's Basketball program among 78 FBS schools and 5th among Power Four programs, with expenses nearly double the FBS average of $5.2M. Notably, the program's largest revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $256K, reflecting its dependence on internal athletic department allocations rather than self-generated income.
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