In fiscal year 2025, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's Softball program reported $716K in revenue and $3.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.9M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $320K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ranks 15th overall in total expenses (15th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $320,154 |
| NCAA Distributions | $291,922 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $54,968 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $48,518 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,054,853 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $792,662 |
| Team Travel | $565,089 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $209,475 |
| Game Expenses | $152,629 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $136,894 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $130,081 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $128,570 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $107,574 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $95,064 |
| Recruiting | $86,658 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $58,420 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $48,561 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $19,428 |
| Guarantees | $11,500 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $9,319 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,181 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $715,562 | $3,608,958 | -$2.9M |
| FY2024 | $468,151 | $3,764,690 | -$3.3M |
| FY2023 | $554,047 | $3,177,843 | -$2.6M |
| FY2022 | $344,579 | $3,157,005 | -$2.8M |
| FY2021 | $276,344 | $2,755,081 | -$2.5M |
| FY2020 | $147,816 | $1,942,014 | -$1.8M |
The Razorbacks' softball program generated $716K in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading at $320K, but $3.6M in expenses produced a $2.9M deficit for the year. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's largest cost at $1.1M, helping drive total spending well above the FBS average of $2.3M. At 15th among all 70 FBS softball programs in expenses, Arkansas has consistently invested at an elite level, with spending having nearly doubled since FY2020's $1.9M.
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