University of Connecticut (UCONN) Women's Basketball Finances FY2025

University of Connecticut (UCONN) Women's Basketball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big East · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Connecticut (UCONN)'s Women's Basketball program reported $8.8M in revenue and $13.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.4M. The program generated $8.8M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $4.3M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Connecticut ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 36 Group of Five programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Connecticut competes in the Big East; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$8,806,479

Total Expenses

$13,169,775

Net

-$4,363,296

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Ticket Sales	$4,253,560
Other Operating Revenue	$1,115,128
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue	$1,000,000
Contributions	$992,396
NCAA Distributions	$640,566
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income	$352,346
Guarantees	$289,800
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales	$162,683

Category	Amount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$4,312,015
Team Travel	$2,275,148
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses	$2,061,732
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$1,103,895
Other Operating Expenses	$1,076,528
Athletic Student Aid	$758,939
Recruiting	$637,590
Game Expenses	$526,507
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$197,178
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$95,020
Guarantees	$87,500
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$17,985
Spirit Groups	$11,370
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$6,778
Memberships and Dues	$1,590

Category

Amount

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$4,312,015

Team Travel

$2,275,148

Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses

$2,061,732

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$1,103,895

Other Operating Expenses

$1,076,528

Athletic Student Aid

$758,939

Recruiting

$637,590

Game Expenses

$526,507

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$197,178

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$95,020

Guarantees

$87,500

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$17,985

Spirit Groups

$11,370

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$6,778

Memberships and Dues

$1,590

Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$8,806,479	$13,169,775	-$4.4M
FY2024	$7,950,929	$12,534,438	-$4.6M
FY2023	$4,430,837	$10,468,272	-$6.0M
FY2022	$3,538,002	$8,899,059	-$5.4M
FY2021	$160,427	$6,876,705	-$6.7M
FY2020	$3,971,065	$8,240,721	-$4.3M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$8,806,479

$13,169,775

-$4.4M

FY2024

$7,950,929

$12,534,438

-$4.6M

FY2023

$4,430,837

$10,468,272

-$6.0M

FY2022

$3,538,002

$8,899,059

-$5.4M

FY2021

$160,427

$6,876,705

-$6.7M

FY2020

$3,971,065

$8,240,721

-$4.3M

University of Connecticut Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The women's basketball program generated $8.8M in revenue in FY2025, led by $4.3M in ticket sales, but spent $13.2M — more than any other FBS program among all 78 reporting schools — resulting in a $4.4M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $4.3M of those expenses, matching total ticket revenue dollar-for-dollar. Spending has nearly doubled since FY2021's $6.9M, reflecting a sustained and accelerating investment that now stands at more than 2.5 times the FBS average of $5.2M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Connecticut spend on Women's Basketball?

University of Connecticut Women's Basketball reported $13,169,775 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $4,312,015.

How does University of Connecticut Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Connecticut ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 36 Group of Five programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M.

How is University of Connecticut Women's Basketball funded?

Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, University of Connecticut funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.