In fiscal year 2025, University of Kentucky (UK)'s Baseball program reported $1.3M in revenue and $5.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.9M. The program generated $1.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $559K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Kentucky ranks 18th overall in total expenses (17th of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Kentucky competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $559,253 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $256,766 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $127,923 |
| Contributions | $87,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $81,226 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $78,000 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $66,027 |
| Guarantees | $6,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,099,022 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $701,624 |
| Team Travel | $601,469 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $278,349 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $251,097 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $248,026 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $208,703 |
| Game Expenses | $172,209 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $147,569 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $87,968 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $80,571 |
| Recruiting | $71,701 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $57,279 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $55,208 |
| Guarantees | $44,701 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $32,426 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,352 |
| Memberships and Dues | $100 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,262,195 | $5,139,374 | -$3.9M |
| FY2024 | $1,346,873 | $4,899,956 | -$3.6M |
| FY2023 | $857,121 | $3,573,875 | -$2.7M |
| FY2022 | $682,273 | $3,172,486 | -$2.5M |
| FY2021 | $322,609 | $2,626,418 | -$2.3M |
| FY2020 | $522,555 | $2,685,943 | -$2.2M |
Kentucky's baseball program operated at a $3.9M deficit in FY2025, generating $1.3M in revenue — led by $559K in ticket sales — against $5.1M in expenses, ranking 18th among 71 FBS programs by spending. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's largest cost at $2.1M, reflecting a significant investment in on-field leadership. Program expenses have nearly doubled over the past five years, climbing from $2.6M in FY2021 to $5.1M in FY2025, consistently outpacing the FBS average of $3.8M.
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