In fiscal year 2025, University of Cincinnati's Swimming and Diving program reported $56K in revenue and $2.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.1M. Like most Power Four Swimming and Diving programs, University of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati ranks 26th overall in total expenses (26th of 33 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Cincinnati competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $28,937 |
| Contributions | $18,236 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $5,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $3,720 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,022,764 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $422,118 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $350,385 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $123,260 |
| Team Travel | $83,042 |
| Recruiting | $45,899 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $26,789 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $26,751 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $24,470 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $16,630 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $5,909 |
| Memberships and Dues | $3,289 |
| Game Expenses | $1,520 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $79 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $42 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $55,893 | $2,152,947 | -$2.1M |
| FY2024 | $53,992 | $2,084,171 | -$2.0M |
| FY2023 | $48,769 | $1,520,607 | -$1.5M |
| FY2022 | $312,555 | $1,324,701 | -$1.0M |
| FY2021 | $372,350 | $1,408,540 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $405,956 | $1,512,573 | -$1.1M |
The Swimming and Diving program generated just $56K in revenue in FY2025, with the largest source being Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investment Income at $29K, resulting in a $2.1M deficit against $2.2M in expenses. Athletic Student Aid drove the bulk of those costs at $1.0M, and program expenses have climbed sharply in recent years, nearly doubling from $1.3M in FY2022 to $2.2M in FY2025. Despite this growth, the program ranks 26th among 56 FBS programs in expenses and sits below the FBS average of $2.7M.
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