In fiscal year 2025, University of Central Florida's Football program reported $60.5M in revenue and $38.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $21.8M. The program generated $60.5M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $23.8M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Central Florida ranks 31st overall in total expenses (31st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Central Florida competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $23,801,351 |
| Media Rights | $9,712,772 |
| Student Fees | $6,716,582 |
| Ticket Sales | $6,392,779 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $4,076,195 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $3,535,569 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $2,330,279 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,323,139 |
| Guarantees | $800,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $757,366 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $422,808 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $397,221 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $266,252 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $9,363,180 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $6,222,287 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $3,816,476 |
| Game Expenses | $3,508,982 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $2,618,552 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,279,682 |
| Team Travel | $1,969,613 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,790,107 |
| Recruiting | $1,397,590 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,343,854 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $1,178,711 |
| Guarantees | $1,150,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $997,092 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $493,350 |
| Severance Payments | $328,352 |
| Spirit Groups | $150,258 |
| Memberships and Dues | $57,013 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $30,040 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $60,532,313 | $38,695,139 | +$21.8M |
| FY2024 | $44,901,560 | $36,049,272 | +$8.9M |
| FY2023 | $38,248,892 | $30,098,692 | +$8.2M |
| FY2022 | $35,709,928 | $22,219,548 | +$13.5M |
| FY2021 | $24,743,628 | $23,728,305 | +$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $33,601,196 | $24,355,519 | +$9.2M |
The football program generated $60.5M in revenue against $38.7M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $21.8M surplus with contributions leading all revenue sources at $23.8M. At $38.7M, UCF's football expenses rank 31st among 78 FBS programs and highest among all 37 Group of Five programs, exceeding the FBS average of $36.5M. Spending has grown dramatically over recent years, nearly doubling from $22.2M in FY2022 to $38.7M in FY2025, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest single expense category at $9.
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