In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Golf program reported $266K in revenue and $3.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.2M. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $126K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 8th overall in total expenses (7th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $126,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $104,716 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $34,838 |
| Contributions | $589 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,197,113 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $529,899 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $521,108 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $403,608 |
| Team Travel | $260,753 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $200,262 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $134,550 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $76,378 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $64,042 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $53,007 |
| Recruiting | $31,379 |
| Game Expenses | $18,069 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,453 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $1,320 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $817 |
| Guarantees | $397 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $266,143 | $3,501,155 | -$3.2M |
| FY2024 | $357,531 | $1,903,332 | -$1.5M |
| FY2023 | $305,338 | $1,971,538 | -$1.7M |
| FY2022 | $246,076 | $1,674,772 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $192,991 | $1,519,599 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $243,201 | $1,638,680 | -$1.4M |
Nebraska's golf program operates at a $3.2M deficit, generating just $266K in revenue — led by $126K in royalties, licensing, and sponsorships — against $3.5M in total expenses. That expense figure ranks 8th among 76 FBS programs and 7th among Power Four schools, coming in 75% above the FBS average of $2.0M. Spending has surged dramatically in recent years, nearly doubling from $1.9M in FY2024 to $3.5M in FY2025, with direct overhead and administrative expenses accounting for $1.2M of that total.
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