University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Men's Basketball program reported $20.6M in revenue and $13.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $7.2M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$20,591,091
Total Expenses
$13,427,513
Net
+$7,163,578

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$10,187,285
NCAA Distributions$4,449,616
Ticket Sales$3,994,017
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$1,016,359
Other Operating Revenue$550,680
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$225,164
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$78,233
Contributions$70,909
Guarantees$18,828

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,694,268
Team Travel$2,038,769
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,054,985
Game Expenses$753,998
Athletic Student Aid$657,465
Guarantees$645,000
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$625,320
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$479,515
Recruiting$410,057
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$309,188
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$269,748
Other Operating Expenses$188,264
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$186,809
Severance Payments$99,065
Memberships and Dues$12,156
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$2,906
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$20,591,091$13,427,513+$7.2M
FY2024$17,552,458$12,420,153+$5.1M
FY2023$17,500,617$10,407,549+$7.1M
FY2022$17,052,987$10,715,451+$6.3M
FY2021$4,642,525$10,395,527-$5.8M
FY2020$13,783,768$11,142,604+$2.6M

Other Sports at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln spend on Men's Basketball?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball reported $13,427,513 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball generate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball reported $20,591,091 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $7.2M.