In fiscal year 2025, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's Swimming and Diving program reported $4K in revenue and $2.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.3M. Like most Power Four Swimming and Diving programs, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ranks 25th overall in total expenses (25th of 33 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $3,568 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $165 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $634,385 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $421,125 |
| Team Travel | $319,517 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $288,344 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $158,470 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $130,676 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $75,504 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $69,390 |
| Recruiting | $51,973 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $35,205 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $27,919 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $25,048 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $19,856 |
| Game Expenses | $5,137 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $5,000 |
| Memberships and Dues | $150 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3,733 | $2,267,699 | -$2.3M |
| FY2024 | $87,230 | $2,392,860 | -$2.3M |
| FY2023 | $31,664 | $2,177,744 | -$2.1M |
| FY2022 | $55,121 | $2,027,952 | -$2.0M |
| FY2021 | $71,380 | $1,737,504 | -$1.7M |
| FY2020 | $71,428 | $1,948,481 | -$1.9M |
Arkansas's Swimming and Diving program generated just $4K in revenue in FY2025, entirely from NCAA distributions, against $2.3M in expenses — producing a deficit of approximately $2.3M. Athletic student aid was the program's single largest cost at $634K, while total expenses have grown steadily from $1.7M in FY2021 to their current level. At $2.3M in FY2025 spending, the program ranks 25th among 56 FBS schools and 25th among 33 Power Four programs, slightly below the FBS average of $2.7M.
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