In fiscal year 2025, University of Michigan's Softball program reported $618K in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.6M. The largest revenue source was Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income at $364K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Michigan ranks 18th overall in total expenses (18th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Michigan competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $364,158 |
| Ticket Sales | $143,416 |
| NCAA Distributions | $48,600 |
| Contributions | $31,055 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $15,154 |
| In-Kind | $15,083 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $183 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $985,746 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $915,484 |
| Team Travel | $554,119 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $210,375 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $105,563 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $95,103 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $76,049 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $63,370 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $61,720 |
| Recruiting | $56,514 |
| Game Expenses | $52,699 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $15,925 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $8,464 |
| Guarantees | $6,000 |
| Memberships and Dues | $580 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $617,649 | $3,207,711 | -$2.6M |
| FY2024 | $556,734 | $3,018,454 | -$2.5M |
| FY2023 | $414,242 | $2,893,544 | -$2.5M |
| FY2022 | $489,161 | $2,971,423 | -$2.5M |
| FY2021 | $285,723 | $2,445,763 | -$2.2M |
| FY2020 | $185,765 | $2,695,743 | -$2.5M |
Michigan's softball program operates at a $2.6M deficit, generating $618K in revenue against $3.2M in expenses — with the majority of that revenue ($364K) coming not from tickets or media but from restricted endowment and investment income. At $3.2M, the program ranks 18th in expenses among FBS programs and 18th among Power Four schools, sitting well above the FBS average of $2.3M. Expenses have also trended steadily upward since FY2021, rising from $2.4M to $3.2M over five years, with Athletic Student Aid representing the single largest cost at $986K.
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