In fiscal year 2025, University of Minnesota's Women's Basketball program reported $1.7M in revenue and $6.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.9M. The program generated $1.7M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $603K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Minnesota ranks 25th overall in total expenses (24th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Minnesota competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $603,051 |
| Ticket Sales | $493,096 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $192,009 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $176,893 |
| NCAA Distributions | $154,904 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $96,312 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,011,628 |
| Team Travel | $984,828 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $705,407 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $512,965 |
| Game Expenses | $341,771 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $325,572 |
| Guarantees | $276,861 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $250,953 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $245,258 |
| Recruiting | $217,399 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $182,177 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $159,570 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $115,343 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $89,700 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $66,550 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $44,361 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $32,816 |
| Spirit Groups | $23,580 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,660 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,716,265 | $6,589,399 | -$4.9M |
| FY2024 | $1,770,409 | $5,873,831 | -$4.1M |
| FY2023 | $767,229 | $5,763,073 | -$5.0M |
| FY2022 | $643,259 | $4,662,636 | -$4.0M |
| FY2021 | $94,394 | $3,353,764 | -$3.3M |
| FY2020 | $645,266 | $4,458,578 | -$3.8M |
The Women's Basketball program generated $1.7M in revenue in FY2025, led by $603K in contributions, while spending $6.6M — ranking 25th among 78 FBS programs and well above the $5.2M FBS average. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest expense at $2.0M, contributing to a $4.9M net deficit. Program expenses have climbed steadily from $3.4M in FY2021 to $6.6M in FY2025, reflecting a near-doubling of investment over that five-year span.
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