In fiscal year 2025, University of Connecticut (UCONN)'s Football program reported $6.1M in revenue and $20.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $14.6M. The program generated $6.1M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $2.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Connecticut ranks 51st overall in total expenses (9th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Connecticut competes in the Big East; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $2,608,649 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $1,472,439 |
| Guarantees | $700,000 |
| Contributions | $472,991 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $355,746 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $342,928 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $106,250 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $3,792 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,350,672 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,219,100 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,640,091 |
| Team Travel | $1,901,212 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,700,528 |
| Game Expenses | $1,493,558 |
| Recruiting | $878,266 |
| Guarantees | $850,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $822,383 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $806,708 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $689,144 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $179,228 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $102,334 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $12,862 |
| Memberships and Dues | $5,346 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6,062,795 | $20,651,432 | -$14.6M |
| FY2024 | $5,268,966 | $18,450,969 | -$13.2M |
| FY2023 | $6,017,564 | $20,070,343 | -$14.1M |
| FY2022 | $4,722,024 | $18,443,327 | -$13.7M |
| FY2021 | $337,562 | $7,027,286 | -$6.7M |
| FY2020 | $2,333,601 | $17,193,907 | -$14.9M |
The football program operates at a significant financial loss, generating $6.1M in revenue against $20.7M in expenses for a $14.6M deficit in FY2025, with ticket sales leading revenue at $2.6M and athletic student aid representing the largest expense at $4.4M. Despite ranking 51st among 78 FBS programs in total expenses, UConn's $20.7M spending sits well below the FBS average of $36.5M. Expenses have remained relatively consistent in recent years, fluctuating between $18.4M and $20.7M from FY2022 through FY2025, excluding the anomalous FY
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