University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's Football program reported $87.1M in revenue and $57.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $29.7M. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville competes in the SEC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$87,108,507
Total Expenses
$57,370,871
Net
+$29,737,636

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$46,240,980
Media Rights$16,930,506
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$13,516,613
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$3,583,467
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$2,958,000
Football Bowl Revenues$1,853,600
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,587,352
Guarantees$400,000
Other Operating Revenue$37,989

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$16,753,464
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$9,187,995
Game Expenses$4,881,878
Athletic Student Aid$4,338,667
Guarantees$3,865,000
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,750,119
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,867,522
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,521,216
Team Travel$1,695,528
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,629,432
Recruiting$1,401,323
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,397,121
Football Bowl Expenses$1,283,860
Severance Payments$1,095,892
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$331,788
Medical Expenses and Insurance$279,218
Other Operating Expenses$82,178
Memberships and Dues$8,670
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$87,108,507$57,370,871+$29.7M
FY2024$73,277,517$57,117,596+$16.2M
FY2023$73,201,062$53,940,684+$19.3M
FY2022$84,562,640$46,994,950+$37.6M
FY2021$52,049,010$34,383,743+$17.7M
FY2020$70,283,702$43,552,585+$26.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Arkansas, Fayetteville spend on Football?
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football reported $57,370,871 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football generate?
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football reported $87,108,507 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Football reported a net surplus of $29.7M.