In fiscal year 2025, University of Kansas (KU)'s Volleyball program reported $587K in revenue and $2.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Media Rights at $359K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Kansas ranks 27th overall in total expenses (26th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. University of Kansas competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $359,078 |
| Ticket Sales | $206,621 |
| NCAA Distributions | $21,036 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $840,106 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $607,490 |
| Team Travel | $378,175 |
| Game Expenses | $130,035 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $120,487 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $115,501 |
| Recruiting | $88,478 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $80,220 |
| Severance Payments | $63,683 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $44,837 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $26,881 |
| Guarantees | $22,790 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $22,537 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $17,452 |
| Memberships and Dues | $14,969 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $5,573 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,740 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $51 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $586,735 | $2,581,005 | -$2.0M |
| FY2024 | $561,547 | $2,457,124 | -$1.9M |
| FY2023 | $181,966 | $2,038,446 | -$1.9M |
| FY2022 | $173,542 | $1,959,398 | -$1.8M |
| FY2021 | $10,279 | $1,354,065 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $165,088 | $1,571,702 | -$1.4M |
The volleyball program operates at a $2.0 million deficit, with $2.6 million in expenses outpacing $587,000 in revenue, the latter driven primarily by $359,000 in media rights. At 27th among 76 FBS programs in total expenses, Kansas spends above the $2.4 million FBS average, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $840,000. Program spending has nearly doubled since FY2021's $1.4 million, reflecting a sustained investment trajectory over the past five fiscal years.
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