In fiscal year 2025, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's Track and Field program reported $258K in revenue and $10.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $10.5M. The largest revenue source was NCAA Distributions at $156K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $155,972 |
| Ticket Sales | $65,959 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $16,442 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $10,844 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $8,542 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,611,289 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,599,060 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,323,346 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,150,153 |
| Team Travel | $1,062,534 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $893,065 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $846,641 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $538,200 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $483,550 |
| Game Expenses | $371,381 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $217,608 |
| Recruiting | $211,228 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $190,507 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $178,175 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $19,822 |
| Guarantees | $16,859 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,639 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,236 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $257,759 | $10,716,293 | -$10.5M |
| FY2024 | $1,019,072 | $10,959,058 | -$9.9M |
| FY2023 | $648,881 | $12,082,316 | -$11.4M |
| FY2022 | $602,240 | $9,107,131 | -$8.5M |
| FY2021 | $555,986 | $7,637,969 | -$7.1M |
| FY2020 | $751,603 | $8,620,704 | -$7.9M |
Arkansas's Track and Field program spent $10.7M in FY2025, ranking 2nd among all 77 FBS programs and more than 2.7 times the FBS average of $3.9M, reflecting the Razorbacks' significant investment in the sport. Against those expenses, the program generated just $258K in revenue — led by $156K in NCAA Distributions — resulting in a $10.5M deficit carried by the athletic department. Notably, spending has trended downward from a peak of $12.1M in FY2023, though it remains among the highest in the country at the FBS level.
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