In fiscal year 2025, University of Connecticut (UCONN)'s Men's Basketball program reported $12.0M in revenue and $21.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $9.6M. The program generated $12.0M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $8.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Connecticut ranks 4th overall in total expenses (1st of 36 Group of Five programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Connecticut competes in the Big East; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $8,868,404 |
| Contributions | $1,676,554 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $750,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $250,955 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $219,933 |
| NCAA Distributions | $145,320 |
| Guarantees | $43,225 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $8,660 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $11,434,518 |
| Team Travel | $3,169,980 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,224,370 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,202,295 |
| Recruiting | $905,719 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $695,081 |
| Game Expenses | $574,202 |
| Guarantees | $520,000 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $384,279 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $228,536 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $146,386 |
| Spirit Groups | $44,380 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $23,253 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,605 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $11,963,051 | $21,554,604 | -$9.6M |
| FY2024 | $19,607,654 | $20,321,836 | -$714K |
| FY2023 | $10,630,760 | $13,518,940 | -$2.9M |
| FY2022 | $19,423,202 | $24,529,063 | -$5.1M |
| FY2021 | $788,964 | $7,024,250 | -$6.2M |
| FY2020 | $4,528,944 | $10,873,790 | -$6.3M |
Ticket sales drove $8.9M of the program's $12.0M in total revenue in FY2025, yet expenses of $21.6M — led by $11.4M in coaching compensation — produced a $9.6M deficit. UConn's men's basketball operation ranks 4th among all 78 FBS programs by expenses and 1st among the 37 Group of Five schools, spending more than double the FBS average of $10.2M. Expenses have climbed sharply from $13.5M in FY2023 to $21.6M in FY2025, reflecting the program's significant financial investment despite its Group of Five
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