University at Buffalo Women's Basketball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Women's Basketball program reported $3.1M in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $140K. The program generated $3.1M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.3M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University at Buffalo ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (11th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$3,096,705
Total Expenses
$3,236,670
Net
-$139,965

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,344,377
Student Fees$596,956
Direct State or Other Government Support$464,775
Other Operating Revenue$261,000
Contributions$207,317
Ticket Sales$162,057
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$31,840
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$17,472
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$10,911

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,191,553
Athletic Student Aid$790,441
Team Travel$548,942
Game Expenses$197,186
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$160,830
Other Operating Expenses$125,933
Recruiting$81,727
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$51,981
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$50,830
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$14,498
Severance Payments$8,824
Medical Expenses and Insurance$7,509
Memberships and Dues$3,734
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,682
Guarantees$1,000
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$3,096,705$3,236,670-$140K
FY2024$5,232,282$5,218,056+$14K
FY2023$4,220,332$4,191,349+$29K
FY2022$5,472,021$5,458,934+$13K

University at Buffalo Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The program operated at a modest deficit of $140K in FY2025, with $3.1M in revenue anchored by $1.3M in Direct Institutional Support and $3.2M in expenses led by $1.2M in coaching salaries. At $3.2M in total spending, Buffalo ranks 53rd among 78 FBS programs and 12th among 37 Group of Five schools, sitting well below the FBS average of $5.2M. Expenses have fluctuated considerably in recent years, dropping from $5.5M in FY2022 to a four-year low of $3.2M in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University at Buffalo spend on Women's Basketball?
University at Buffalo Women's Basketball reported $3,236,670 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,191,553.
How does University at Buffalo Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University at Buffalo ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (11th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is University at Buffalo Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, University at Buffalo funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.