In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Volleyball program reported $5.8M in revenue and $7.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The program generated $5.8M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $3.2M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $3,227,600 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,382,159 |
| Media Rights | $637,662 |
| NCAA Distributions | $332,774 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $160,400 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $53,772 |
| Contributions | $22,354 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $1,030 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,746,967 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,045,015 |
| Team Travel | $923,558 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $562,076 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $551,809 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $410,025 |
| Game Expenses | $378,723 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $351,297 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $272,462 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $181,215 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $134,993 |
| Guarantees | $131,885 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $129,389 |
| Recruiting | $87,789 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $80,730 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $35,649 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $3,883 |
| Memberships and Dues | $3,843 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5,817,751 | $7,031,308 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $7,253,488 | $5,911,267 | +$1.3M |
| FY2023 | $4,419,718 | $4,413,346 | +$6K |
| FY2022 | $3,812,808 | $3,579,354 | +$233K |
| FY2021 | $777,485 | $2,630,197 | -$1.9M |
| FY2020 | $3,871,954 | $3,338,141 | +$534K |
Nebraska's volleyball program ranks 2nd among all 76 FBS programs in total expenses, spending $7.0M in FY2025 — nearly three times the FBS average of $2.4M — with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest expense category at $1.7M. Ticket sales drive the program's revenue at $3.2M of the $5.8M total, reflecting strong fan support, though the program still operates at a $1.2M deficit. Expenses have grown sharply over the past five years, nearly tripling from $2.6M in FY2021 to $7.0M in FY2025.
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