In fiscal year 2025, University of New Mexico (UNM)'s Softball program reported $81K in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, University of New Mexico generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of New Mexico ranks 50th overall in total expenses (13th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. University of New Mexico competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $76,865 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,407 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $818 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $571,859 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $304,995 |
| Team Travel | $281,243 |
| Game Expenses | $42,113 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $33,159 |
| Recruiting | $23,992 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $21,268 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $16,869 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $9,358 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $838 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $715 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $72 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $81,090 | $1,306,481 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $98,751 | $1,269,258 | -$1.2M |
| FY2023 | $39,737 | $1,054,942 | -$1.0M |
| FY2022 | $64,290 | $888,674 | -$824K |
| FY2021 | $60,801 | $723,653 | -$663K |
| FY2020 | $16,991 | $763,820 | -$747K |
Generating just $81K in revenue against $1.3M in expenses, the Lobos' softball program ran a $1.2M deficit in FY2025, with contributions accounting for nearly all revenue at $77K. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest cost at $572K, comprising roughly 44% of total expenses. Spending has grown significantly over the past five years, nearly doubling from $724K in FY2021 to $1.3M in FY2025, though the program still ranks 50th among FBS programs in expenses and remains well below the FBS average of $2.3M.
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