In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Softball program reported $616K in revenue and $2.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.7M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $426K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 28th overall in total expenses (28th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $426,385 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $124,963 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $28,650 |
| In-Kind | $16,926 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $14,067 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $2,389 |
| Ticket Sales | $2,220 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $573,162 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $510,763 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $373,555 |
| Team Travel | $227,281 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $137,540 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $115,577 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $106,473 |
| Game Expenses | $90,120 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $82,171 |
| Recruiting | $65,060 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $43,516 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $10,819 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,912 |
| Guarantees | $5,750 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $4,370 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,049 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $615,600 | $2,355,118 | -$1.7M |
| FY2024 | $535,898 | $4,112,272 | -$3.6M |
| FY2023 | $640,762 | $4,059,488 | -$3.4M |
| FY2022 | $1,812,362 | $3,741,122 | -$1.9M |
| FY2021 | $375,640 | $2,894,376 | -$2.5M |
| FY2020 | $474,090 | $3,769,882 | -$3.3M |
The Illinois softball program operates at a $1.7 million deficit, generating $616K in revenue in FY2025 — the majority of which ($426K) came from contributions rather than game-day or media sources. At $2.4 million in total expenses, the program ranks 28th among 70 FBS softball programs, though that figure represents a significant drop from the $4.1 million spent in each of the two prior fiscal years, suggesting notable budget reductions were made heading into FY2025.
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