In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Baseball program reported $2.3M in revenue and $5.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.4M. The program generated $2.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $979K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 16th overall in total expenses (15th of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $978,824 |
| Media Rights | $587,797 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $390,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $212,318 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $48,084 |
| Guarantees | $25,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $19,250 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,346,111 |
| Team Travel | $888,380 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $770,994 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $584,409 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $456,116 |
| Game Expenses | $300,506 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $257,140 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $220,158 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $200,480 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $187,588 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $166,437 |
| Recruiting | $128,674 |
| Memberships and Dues | $49,750 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $46,687 |
| Guarantees | $20,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $13,611 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $686 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,261,273 | $5,637,727 | -$3.4M |
| FY2024 | $2,499,470 | $4,508,105 | -$2.0M |
| FY2023 | $1,749,662 | $3,842,868 | -$2.1M |
| FY2022 | $2,123,311 | $3,064,510 | -$941K |
| FY2021 | $1,176,126 | $2,987,335 | -$1.8M |
| FY2020 | $1,255,473 | $2,831,900 | -$1.6M |
Nebraska's baseball program operates at a $3.4 million deficit, with $5.6 million in expenses nearly doubling its $2.3 million in revenue, which is led by $979K in ticket sales. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest cost at $1.3 million, helping drive expenses that rank 16th among 71 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $3.8 million. Those expenses have grown steadily from $2.8 million in FY2020, reflecting a significant and sustained financial investment in the program over the past five years.
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