University of South Carolina Softball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2023–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of South Carolina's Softball program reported $0 in revenue and $4.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.0M. University of South Carolina's Softball program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of South Carolina ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of South Carolina competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2023 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$0
Total Expenses
$3,970,575
Net
-$3,970,575

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FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$911,730
Athletic Student Aid$879,736
Team Travel$446,252
Game Expenses$359,763
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$251,662
Severance Payments$225,866
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$197,340
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$182,434
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$153,747
Other Operating Expenses$135,640
Recruiting$110,729
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$28,122
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$24,936
Guarantees$20,000
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$17,671
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$16,698
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$7,719
Memberships and Dues$530
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.

University of South Carolina Softball — Financial Context

South Carolina's softball program operates at a $4.0M deficit, as it generates no direct revenue of its own — a structure common in Olympic sports where costs are subsidized by the broader athletics department. At $4.0M in total expenses, the program ranks 8th among 70 FBS schools and 8th among Power Four programs that report softball financials, spending nearly double the FBS average of $2.3M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest expense at $912K, reflecting the Gamecocks' investment in on-field competitiveness within one of college softball's premier conferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for University of South Carolina Softball?
University of South Carolina Softball reported $0 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How does University of South Carolina Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of South Carolina ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M.
Is University of South Carolina Softball profitable?
In FY2025, University of South Carolina Softball reported a net deficit of $4.0M.