In fiscal year 2025, University of Colorado Boulder's Women's Basketball program reported $4.3M in revenue and $5.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $876K. The program generated $4.3M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue at $1.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Colorado Boulder ranks 35th overall in total expenses (34th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Colorado Boulder competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $1,904,268 |
| Media Rights | $978,000 |
| Ticket Sales | $425,410 |
| Contributions | $321,689 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $223,482 |
| NCAA Distributions | $119,802 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $71,088 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $70,842 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $67,490 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $66,860 |
| Guarantees | $50,000 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $2,700 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,409,953 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,145,650 |
| Team Travel | $628,781 |
| Game Expenses | $510,359 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $484,038 |
| Recruiting | $187,283 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $186,681 |
| Guarantees | $161,000 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $116,736 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $92,163 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $78,572 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $64,346 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $40,049 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $37,316 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $27,238 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,500 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $2,454 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,039 |
| Memberships and Dues | $740 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $332 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,301,631 | $5,177,230 | -$876K |
| FY2024 | $2,956,918 | $5,285,707 | -$2.3M |
| FY2023 | $1,144,678 | $5,034,935 | -$3.9M |
| FY2022 | $748,573 | $3,457,980 | -$2.7M |
| FY2021 | $1,913,953 | $2,642,480 | -$729K |
| FY2020 | $563,577 | $3,044,753 | -$2.5M |
Colorado's women's basketball program generated $4.3 million in revenue in FY2025, with conference distributions from football bowl-generated revenue serving as the largest single source at $1.9 million. Against $5.2 million in expenses — led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $1.4 million — the program ran a deficit of $876,000, though its spending aligned exactly with the FBS average for the sport. Expenses have grown significantly over the past several years, nearly doubling from $2.6 million in FY2021 to current levels, reflecting sustained investment in the program that places it 35th among 78 FBS programs and
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