In fiscal year 2025, University of Central Florida's Men's Basketball program reported $7.1M in revenue and $7.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $734K. The program generated $7.1M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $2.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Central Florida ranks 45th overall in total expenses (42nd of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Central Florida competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $2,527,193 |
| Contributions | $1,121,453 |
| Ticket Sales | $1,030,708 |
| Student Fees | $895,544 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $517,610 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $462,692 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $237,300 |
| NCAA Distributions | $106,202 |
| Guarantees | $74,200 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $40,975 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $35,500 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $28,198 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,095,939 |
| Team Travel | $983,135 |
| Game Expenses | $762,017 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $598,478 |
| Guarantees | $580,000 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $387,080 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $359,038 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $320,589 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $171,394 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $170,556 |
| Recruiting | $140,741 |
| Spirit Groups | $96,457 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $77,740 |
| Memberships and Dues | $46,456 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $12,197 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $10,206 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7,077,575 | $7,812,023 | -$734K |
| FY2024 | $7,041,472 | $7,018,149 | +$23K |
| FY2023 | $5,728,387 | $6,028,219 | -$300K |
| FY2022 | $6,008,970 | $4,872,801 | +$1.1M |
| FY2021 | $3,335,365 | $4,305,160 | -$970K |
| FY2020 | $2,541,025 | $5,554,279 | -$3.0M |
Media rights lead UCF's men's basketball revenue at $2.5M of the program's $7.1M total, reflecting the value of the Knights' American Athletic Conference television deal. Coaching compensation represents the largest cost center at $3.1M of $7.8M in total expenses, contributing to a $734K deficit for FY2025. Program spending has grown substantially over the past five years, nearly doubling from $4.3M in FY2021 to $7.8M in FY2025, though UCF still ranks 45th among 78 FBS programs by expenses and well below the $10.2M FBS average.
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