University of Kansas (KU) Soccer Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Kansas (KU)'s Soccer program reported $267K in revenue and $2.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.6M. The largest revenue source was Media Rights at $180K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Kansas ranks 34th overall in total expenses (27th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. University of Kansas competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$267,158
Total Expenses
$2,896,029
Net
-$2,628,871

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$179,539
NCAA Distributions$37,600
Ticket Sales$34,354
Guarantees$10,000
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$5,665

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$705,866
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$656,414
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$471,906
Team Travel$316,892
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$159,273
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$159,057
Severance Payments$73,239
Recruiting$71,294
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$71,116
Game Expenses$52,100
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$41,688
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$36,069
Other Operating Expenses$32,935
Memberships and Dues$22,362
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$9,818
Guarantees$8,600
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$7,360
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$40
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 YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$267,158$2,896,029-$2.6M
FY2024$197,983$2,764,076-$2.6M
FY2023$8,766$2,400,745-$2.4M
FY2022$10,052$2,234,875-$2.2M
FY2021$5,648$1,960,746-$2.0M
FY2020$48,944$2,186,719-$2.1M

University of Kansas Soccer — Financial Context

The soccer program generated $267K in FY2025 revenue, with media rights accounting for the majority at $180K, while expenses reached $2.9M — resulting in a $2.6M deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $706K. Spending has climbed steadily over the past five years, rising from $2.0M in FY2021 to $2.9M in FY2025, a figure that now matches the FBS average and ranks 26th among the 41 Power Four programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Kansas spend on Soccer?
University of Kansas Soccer reported $2,896,029 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $705,866.
How does University of Kansas Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Kansas ranks 34th overall in total expenses (27th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M.
How is University of Kansas Soccer funded?
Like most Power Four Soccer programs, University of Kansas funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.