In fiscal year 2025, University of Kentucky (UK)'s Men's Basketball program reported $38.3M in revenue and $20.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $17.5M. The program generated $38.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $24.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Kentucky ranks 7th overall in total expenses (6th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Kentucky competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $24,478,868 |
| Media Rights | $6,859,267 |
| NCAA Distributions | $5,206,286 |
| Guarantees | $1,405,437 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $239,944 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $74,000 |
| Contributions | $60,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $10,185 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $8,008,017 |
| Team Travel | $2,650,717 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,850,740 |
| Recruiting | $1,361,828 |
| Game Expenses | $1,191,317 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,140,303 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $951,650 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $894,444 |
| Guarantees | $775,000 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $651,536 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $572,152 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $212,839 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $159,016 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $138,605 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $99,370 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $78,173 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $25,702 |
| Memberships and Dues | $25,084 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,178 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $38,333,987 | $20,787,671 | +$17.5M |
| FY2024 | $32,505,803 | $30,344,770 | +$2.2M |
| FY2023 | $31,673,641 | $23,607,655 | +$8.1M |
| FY2022 | $30,313,174 | $22,116,208 | +$8.2M |
| FY2021 | $9,032,806 | $15,503,112 | -$6.5M |
| FY2020 | $28,884,127 | $18,040,690 | +$10.8M |
Ticket sales drove $24.5M of the program's $38.3M in total revenue in FY2025, helping generate a $17.5M surplus after $20.8M in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $8.0M — the program's single largest expense category — placing Kentucky 7th among 78 FBS programs and well above the $10.2M FBS average. After an unusually high $30.3M expense year in FY2024, the program's cost structure pulled back sharply in FY2025, continuing a volatile multi-year trend that has ranged from $15.5M to $30
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