In fiscal year 2025, University of Maryland, College Park's Football program reported $59.1M in revenue and $35.5M in expenses, for a net surplus of $23.6M. The program generated $59.1M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) at $50.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Maryland, College Park ranks 34th overall in total expenses (34th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Maryland, College Park competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $50,142,415 |
| Ticket Sales | $5,041,875 |
| Contributions | $1,945,949 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,562,019 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $289,700 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $74,518 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $49,814 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $12,576,623 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,489,729 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,462,554 |
| Team Travel | $2,897,891 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,682,916 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,172,187 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $2,085,370 |
| Recruiting | $1,456,120 |
| Guarantees | $1,000,000 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $583,030 |
| Severance Payments | $439,271 |
| Game Expenses | $415,435 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $183,233 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $47,266 |
| Memberships and Dues | $10,993 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $59,106,290 | $35,502,618 | +$23.6M |
| FY2024 | $62,280,453 | $37,007,117 | +$25.3M |
| FY2023 | $58,014,762 | $33,999,400 | +$24.0M |
| FY2022 | $52,653,690 | $30,801,233 | +$21.9M |
| FY2021 | $30,371,238 | $20,498,932 | +$9.9M |
| FY2020 | $33,244,163 | $21,391,499 | +$11.9M |
The Terrapins' football program generated a $23.6M surplus in FY2025, driven largely by $50.1M in conference distributions that accounted for the vast majority of the program's $59.1M in total revenue. At $35.5M, operating expenses came in just below the FBS average of $36.5M, ranking 34th among 78 FBS programs, with coaching salaries representing the single largest cost at $12.6M. Expenses have trended upward since FY2021's pandemic-impacted $20.5M but actually dipped slightly from FY2024's $37.0M, suggesting some degree of cost discipline
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