In fiscal year 2025, University of Maryland, College Park's Softball program reported $307K in revenue and $1.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.5M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $307K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Maryland, College Park ranks 41st overall in total expenses (36th of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Maryland, College Park competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $306,754 |
| Contributions | $357 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $697,858 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $449,928 |
| Team Travel | $289,573 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $116,058 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $75,400 |
| Recruiting | $56,561 |
| Game Expenses | $54,110 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $18,275 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $15,932 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $11,772 |
| Guarantees | $5,000 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $431 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $307,111 | $1,790,898 | -$1.5M |
| FY2024 | $322,878 | $1,842,714 | -$1.5M |
| FY2023 | $363,806 | $1,771,425 | -$1.4M |
| FY2022 | $2,051 | $1,556,562 | -$1.6M |
| FY2021 | $0 | $1,398,599 | -$1.4M |
| FY2020 | $31,029 | $1,278,104 | -$1.2M |
The Terps' softball program operated at a $1.5 million deficit in FY2025, with its $307,000 in revenue derived entirely from direct institutional support. At $1.8 million in total expenses — with athletic student aid representing the largest single cost at $698,000 — Maryland ranks 35th out of 37 Power Four softball programs by spending, sitting well below the FBS average of $2.3 million. Expenses have climbed steadily from $1.3 million in FY2020, reflecting a gradual but consistent investment in the program over the past five years.
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