In fiscal year 2025, University of Louisville's Field Hockey program reported $15K in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.3M. Like most Power Four Field Hockey programs, University of Louisville generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, University of Louisville ranks 14th overall in total expenses (10th of 10 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $1.7M. University of Louisville competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $14,895 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $482,994 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $394,051 |
| Team Travel | $239,796 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $60,360 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $44,203 |
| Recruiting | $41,918 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $22,047 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $16,205 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $12,497 |
| Game Expenses | $7,974 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,250 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $902 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $174 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $14,895 | $1,324,371 | -$1.3M |
| FY2024 | $37,717 | $1,707,993 | -$1.7M |
| FY2023 | $28,955 | $2,624,189 | -$2.6M |
| FY2022 | $26,825 | $1,370,272 | -$1.3M |
| FY2021 | $9,155 | $1,291,987 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $23,142 | $1,320,684 | -$1.3M |
The field hockey program generated just $15K in total revenue in FY2025, entirely from contributions, against $1.3M in expenses — resulting in a $1.3M deficit largely driven by $483K in coaching salaries and benefits. Expenses have declined significantly from a peak of $2.6M in FY2023, with FY2025 spending returning to levels consistent with the $1.3M range seen in FY2020 and FY2021. At $1.3M in expenses, the program ranks 10th out of 10 Power Four schools offering the sport and sits below the FBS average of $1.7M.
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