University of Cincinnati Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Cincinnati's Football program reported $13.5M in revenue and $30.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $16.7M. University of Cincinnati competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$13,486,498
Total Expenses
$30,199,813
Net
-$16,713,315

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$7,653,715
Contributions$3,697,526
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,250,001
Guarantees$500,000
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$240,283
Other Operating Revenue$144,973

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$9,103,256
Athletic Student Aid$4,035,590
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,139,812
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$2,550,681
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$2,306,611
Game Expenses$1,999,590
Team Travel$1,619,660
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,481,441
Other Operating Expenses$1,133,639
Recruiting$943,805
Guarantees$750,000
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$557,579
Severance Payments$464,819
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$49,303
Medical Expenses and Insurance$35,768
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$21,569
Memberships and Dues$6,690
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$13,486,498$30,199,813-$16.7M
FY2024$15,583,211$30,002,469-$14.4M
FY2023$17,265,393$24,835,992-$7.6M
FY2022$23,129,449$23,524,235-$395K
FY2021$9,104,422$16,006,560-$6.9M
FY2020$10,390,063$15,410,440-$5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Cincinnati spend on Football?
University of Cincinnati Football reported $30,199,813 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Cincinnati Football generate?
University of Cincinnati Football reported $13,486,498 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Cincinnati Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Cincinnati Football reported a net deficit of $16.7M.