In fiscal year 2025, University of Colorado Boulder's Volleyball program reported $735K in revenue and $2.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $525K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Colorado Boulder ranks 31st overall in total expenses (29th of 41 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. University of Colorado Boulder competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $524,667 |
| Ticket Sales | $126,639 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $38,664 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $21,541 |
| NCAA Distributions | $14,498 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $6,425 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $3,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $865,396 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $545,582 |
| Team Travel | $233,590 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $202,678 |
| Game Expenses | $161,608 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $82,848 |
| Recruiting | $77,945 |
| Guarantees | $44,574 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $43,366 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $22,526 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $17,886 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $17,584 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $3,655 |
| Memberships and Dues | $375 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $735,434 | $2,319,613 | -$1.6M |
| FY2024 | $781,246 | $2,307,674 | -$1.5M |
| FY2023 | $747,988 | $2,350,379 | -$1.6M |
| FY2022 | $530,417 | $1,915,927 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $423,569 | $1,452,583 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $266,383 | $1,973,510 | -$1.7M |
The Colorado Boulder volleyball program operated at a $1.6M deficit in FY2025, generating $735K in revenue against $2.3M in expenses, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for $525K — or roughly 71% — of all revenue. Athletic Student Aid represented the program's single largest expense at $865K, driving a cost structure that ranked 29th among 40 Power Four programs at $2.3M. Notably, that figure sits just below the FBS average of $2.4M, and expenses have held relatively flat over the past three years after a notable spike from $1.5M in FY2021.
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