In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Women's Basketball program reported $2.3M in revenue and $6.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.0M. The program generated $2.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $861K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 27th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $860,503 |
| Media Rights | $637,662 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $298,076 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $197,595 |
| NCAA Distributions | $172,928 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $72,954 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $27,956 |
| Contributions | $5,557 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,752,923 |
| Team Travel | $1,011,394 |
| Game Expenses | $564,764 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $562,020 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $421,066 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $418,489 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $337,262 |
| Guarantees | $245,000 |
| Recruiting | $239,621 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $209,960 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $153,500 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $125,194 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $107,107 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $77,740 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $66,871 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $2,421 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,210 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,451 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $273 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,273,231 | $6,299,266 | -$4.0M |
| FY2024 | $2,331,736 | $5,852,837 | -$3.5M |
| FY2023 | $1,882,725 | $5,332,524 | -$3.4M |
| FY2022 | $2,010,567 | $5,052,055 | -$3.0M |
| FY2021 | $1,139,523 | $3,799,022 | -$2.7M |
| FY2020 | $1,652,544 | $4,685,364 | -$3.0M |
Nebraska's Women's Basketball program spent $6.3M in FY2025, ranking 27th among 78 FBS programs by expenses and exceeding the FBS average of $5.2M — reflecting the Cornhuskers' investment in a competitive Big Ten operation. Coaching salaries led expenditures at $1.8M, while ticket sales paced revenues at $861K of the program's $2.3M total. The program carried a $4.0M deficit in FY2025, consistent with a sustained upward spending trend that has seen expenses rise from $3.8M in FY2021 to $6.3M in FY2025.
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